Job summary
Do you share our health board values; Caring for each other; working together; always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The department of General Medicine in Swansea Bay UHB are looking to recruit to 8 Junior Clinical Fellow posts. These posts are at Internal Medicine training (IMT) grade 1 and participate in the work of Medicine Department and the SHO/ CT1/ 2 level on-call rota. In addition, appointees will be able to gain experience and training in a wide range of medical subspecialties and participate in research or teaching.
Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine at Swansea Bay University Health Board. These posts are for 12 months in the first instance (start dates to be in line with Feb/Aug rotations) to be discussed with the successful candidates, although permanent appointments would be subject to further review, consideration and confirmation of funding being extended.
The posts will predominately be based Morriston hospital however may be required to rotate to Singleton Hospital if required. The posts will be in a variety of potential specialties including, Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Respiratory, Stroke and Renal medicine.
Main duties of the job
Junior Clinical Fellow posts are at Internal Medicine Trainee (IMT) grade and participate in the general medicine department at Senior House Officer (SHO) level as part of the inpatient and on-call team.These posts would be very suitable for candidates who have completed Foundation Year 2 and wish to undertake an "F3" year. You will, participate in general medical on-calls on the appropriate on call rota in Morriston hospital and may also be required to cover out of hours at Singleton Hospital. Further details can be provided at interview or on request.
You will be required to participate in a full shift pattern with prospective cover; the frequency of overnight on call will be approximately 1:9 to 1:23. Specialty experience and training in acute, inpatient and outpatient care will be gained in a number of placements from: Diabetes & Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine, Cardiology, Stroke Medicine, Respiratory Medicine and Gastroenterology whilst also getting wide experience and training in acute medicine, general medicine inpatient care and ambulatory care. You will provide medical cover of the Medical Assessment Unit and receive excellent experience in managing seriously ill patients with consultant supervision.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Training
You will have the same educational opportunities, in general medicine as core trainees appointed through the Wales Deanery. Educational meetings that you will actively participate in are:
- Journal Club
- Grand Round
- Monthly Clinical Audit
- Regular IMT educational meetings locally and regionally
- PACES teaching to help preparation for the MRCP clinical examination
- Each specialty also has its own regular educational meetings
You will have:
- Access to paid study leave
- An allocated named educational supervisor who will meet you early in the post to agree educational objectives
- Free access to an online educational portfolio to record and maintain your educational and training achievements
- Opportunities to teach medical students from Swansea Medical School, the campus of which is adjacent to the hospital.
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education and Training
You will have the same educational opportunities, in general medicine as core trainees appointed through the Wales Deanery. Educational meetings that you will actively participate in are:
- Journal Club
- Grand Round
- Monthly Clinical Audit
- Regular IMT educational meetings locally and regionally
- PACES teaching to help preparation for the MRCP clinical examination
- Each specialty also has its own regular educational meetings
You will have:
- Access to paid study leave
- An allocated named educational supervisor who will meet you early in the post to agree educational objectives
- Free access to an online educational portfolio to record and maintain your educational and training achievements
- Opportunities to teach medical students from Swansea Medical School, the campus of which is adjacent to the hospital.
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Hold MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Licensed to practice
- oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practices from, the GMC at the intended start date
- ocurrent employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme
- o12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences in the three years preceding the intended start date from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- oBe eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oClinical skills Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Ability to undertake on-call
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Hold MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Licensed to practice
- oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practices from, the GMC at the intended start date
- ocurrent employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme
- o12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences in the three years preceding the intended start date from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- oBe eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oClinical skills Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Ability to undertake on-call
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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).
