Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the Gastroenterology team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB).

This vacancy will be based at the Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) in Merthyr Tydfil, however the successful candidate will be required to work across CTM.

The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Clinician team that manage the Gastroenterology ward at PCH as well as joining the Gastrointestinal bleed rota for CTM.

A complementary specialist interest would be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

oWork with the rest of the consultant body to provide strong professional leadership within the department and deliver a high-quality service following clear departmental policies and guidelines.

oProvide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff.

oFollow UpToDate evidence-based practice for patients under their care to deliver safe and robust gastroenterology management: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, to ensure that concise agreed management plans are clearly documented in the medical notes of all patients.

oUndertake ward rounds to identify and assess problems, plan management of care, and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.

oEnsure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the holistic needs of the patient and their family.

oEnsure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential.

oDevelop 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.

o The new appointee will participate in a 1 in 11 GI Bleed on-call rota across RGH and PCH sites.

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 tea

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.