Junior Clinical Fellow in Medicine

Job summary

Job overview

The General Medicine Department in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) is excited to offer multiple invites applications for fixed-term, whole time, Senior Clinical Fellow and possibly Junior Clinical Fellow posts.

These are new fixed-term posts which is being created to support the Medicine service in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The role will cover all aspects of acute medical services working at junior doctor grade. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to gain wider experience in general medicine in an acute setting and help prepare them for higher training. The post holder will be required to work on the junior doctor on-call rota for Prince Charles Hospital. There will also be the opportunity to develop outpatient clinic experience as practical procedures, the post would enable the successful applicant to achieve the competencies needed to apply for training posts.

Experience of working in the UK at least foundation level of general would be expected and special interests, which complement existing services, will be supported.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL AUGUST 2024 DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

Main duties of the job

To assist within General Medicine, sub speciality to be confirmed.

To take part in the general medical on call.

To assist in team building across all Directorate services and teams.

Work with the rest of the clinical team to support the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board, regarding the treatment of their patients, and the appropriate use of the department's resources.

Required to participate in the Health Board Risk Management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with Health Board, Commissioner and NHS priorities.

In liaison with senior medical colleagues have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board.

Work to ensure that services within the department fulfil contractual performance indicators and work closely with directorate colleagues in identifying problem areas and planning and implementing appropriate solutions.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We provide healthcare services to people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough areas, serving a population of around 450,000. We are ideally situated between Wales's capital city, Porthcawl to the west, and the stunning scenery in the Brecon Beacons.

Our vision is to care for our communities and patients by preventing ill-health, promoting better health, providing excellent services and reducing the need for inpatient care wherever possible through the provision of strengthened home, primary and community care.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh or English, and no preference will be given to applications submitted in either language.