Job summary
The Emergency Department (ED) is a small and friendly department seeing approximately 64,000 adult and paediatric patients per year. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow to join the multi-disciplinary ED Team
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
o Key duties include assessing and contributing to the immediate management of new patients, comprising the entire spectrum of emergency presentations
o To act when necessary as resuscitation team leader for seriously ill or injured patients, including children, while they are in the Emergency Department
o To contribute to the supervision and management of clinical shifts as required while on duty, managing the disposition of clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow
o To support the supervision and training of junior medical staff
o To adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council
o To maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, to identify training and development needs
To undergo a job plan review at least annually and agree and then meet service outcomes
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 are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties include assessing and contributing to the immediate management of new patients, comprising the entire spectrum of emergency presentations
To act when necessary as resuscitation team leader for seriously ill or injured patients, including children, while they are in the Emergency Department
To contribute to the supervision and management of clinical shifts as required while on duty, managing the disposition of clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow
To support the supervision and training of junior medical staff
To adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council
To maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, to identify training and development needs
To undergo a job plan review at least annually and agree and then meet service outcomes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties include assessing and contributing to the immediate management of new patients, comprising the entire spectrum of emergency presentations
To act when necessary as resuscitation team leader for seriously ill or injured patients, including children, while they are in the Emergency Department
To contribute to the supervision and management of clinical shifts as required while on duty, managing the disposition of clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow
To support the supervision and training of junior medical staff
To adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council
To maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, to identify training and development needs
To undergo a job plan review at least annually and agree and then meet service outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK--
- Hold a valid ALS, APLS/EPLS or ETC/ATLS certificate
- Ability to provide complete employment history
Desirable
- Success in MRCEM or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Competencies from UKFPO or equivalent
- Evidence of at least 4 years postgraduate clinical experience
- Competent to work without direct clinical supervision, where appropriate -
- Able to manage the high volume of patients attending the ED and be able to prioritise high acuity patients
Desirable
- Previous work in emergency medicine at ST3+ level or equivalent in the UK--
- Able to act as the senior doctor on the shop floor
- Able to support junior doctors and allied health professionals in the management of cases in minors, majors, resuscitation area and paediatrics
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical audit
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of competence in managing acute medical and trauma emergencies in adults and paediatrics
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise patients based on acuity
- Able to work as a team leader or team member
- Good relevant practical skills
Desirable
- Instructor status in at least one life support course
- Able to teach clinical skills, pertinent to emergency medicine on the shop floor--
Commitment to Professional Development
Desirable
- Engages with appraisal
- Engages with reflective practice
- Committed to continuous learning and personal development
- Committed to developing skills relevant for the
- Ability to learn from feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK--
- Hold a valid ALS, APLS/EPLS or ETC/ATLS certificate
- Ability to provide complete employment history
Desirable
- Success in MRCEM or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Competencies from UKFPO or equivalent
- Evidence of at least 4 years postgraduate clinical experience
- Competent to work without direct clinical supervision, where appropriate -
- Able to manage the high volume of patients attending the ED and be able to prioritise high acuity patients
Desirable
- Previous work in emergency medicine at ST3+ level or equivalent in the UK--
- Able to act as the senior doctor on the shop floor
- Able to support junior doctors and allied health professionals in the management of cases in minors, majors, resuscitation area and paediatrics
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical audit
- Knowledge, interest and commitment to clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of competence in managing acute medical and trauma emergencies in adults and paediatrics
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise patients based on acuity
- Able to work as a team leader or team member
- Good relevant practical skills
Desirable
- Instructor status in at least one life support course
- Able to teach clinical skills, pertinent to emergency medicine on the shop floor--
Commitment to Professional Development
Desirable
- Engages with appraisal
- Engages with reflective practice
- Committed to continuous learning and personal development
- Committed to developing skills relevant for the
- Ability to learn from feedback
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
