Job summary
This post is Fixed term to cover a period of Maternity Leave within the Rheumatology Department at Prince Charles Hospital.
The post holder will be joining a dynamic, forward looking and innovative medical team.
The post holder will be based in Prince Charles Hospital.
The post holder will be expected to help develop Rheumatology services provided by the Health Board in Prince Charles Hospital and across CTMUHB, as part of a wider integrated team.
This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Welsh and/ or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Prince Charles Hospital with Outpatients duties on at least one other site within CTMUHB.
The post holder will participate in the outpatient management of rheumatology patients and provide support and advice for inpatients.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and strengthen the Rheumatology service.
The post holder will support junior medical staff in day-to-day clinical activities within the Rheumatology team.
The successful candidate will develop clinical relationships with colleagues within the Care Group and wider Health Board. As well as strengthening working relationships with Primary Care colleagues in order to improve services locally.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full roles and responsibilities for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The post holder will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:
- To participate and contribute to the planning and delivery of rheumatology services; including high quality, evidenced based and multidisciplinary care for rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting and provide support and advice for inpatients as needed.
- To develop and strengthen the Rheumatology service.
- Work constructively as part of the MDT to provide optimal care to patients with suspected and confirmed inflammatory arthritis.
- Participate in the outpatient management of general rheumatology patients.
- Supervision of junior doctors and providing clinical leadership to the Rheumatology team and working with colleagues in other departments.
- Ongoing education of medical students, junior and senior doctors, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.
- Engage with colleagues in Primary Care to optimise referral of patients to the rheumatology and osteoporosis services in accordance with the service referral prioritisation process.
- Commit towards personal development and engage with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development, Appraisal and Revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full roles and responsibilities for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The post holder will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:
- To participate and contribute to the planning and delivery of rheumatology services; including high quality, evidenced based and multidisciplinary care for rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting and provide support and advice for inpatients as needed.
- To develop and strengthen the Rheumatology service.
- Work constructively as part of the MDT to provide optimal care to patients with suspected and confirmed inflammatory arthritis.
- Participate in the outpatient management of general rheumatology patients.
- Supervision of junior doctors and providing clinical leadership to the Rheumatology team and working with colleagues in other departments.
- Ongoing education of medical students, junior and senior doctors, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.
- Engage with colleagues in Primary Care to optimise referral of patients to the rheumatology and osteoporosis services in accordance with the service referral prioritisation process.
- Commit towards personal development and engage with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development, Appraisal and Revalidation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Registered with GMC with licence to practice
Desirable
- MCEM or equivalent ATLS, ALS, PALS, APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) At least 3 years of which will be in a Specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies
- Familiarity with the NHS System in UK
Desirable
- CMT 1/ 2 work in General Medicine
- Experience as middle grade doctor
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
- Able to travel to meet requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Registered with GMC with licence to practice
Desirable
- MCEM or equivalent ATLS, ALS, PALS, APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) At least 3 years of which will be in a Specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies
- Familiarity with the NHS System in UK
Desirable
- CMT 1/ 2 work in General Medicine
- Experience as middle grade doctor
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
- Able to travel to meet requirements of the post
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).
