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.
We are delighted to offer a fixed term Specialty doctor post based at Moriston Hospital Emergency Department.
This post is designed for doctors working toward their Portfolio Pathway (CESR) application. It is a Health Board training role aiming to deliver career training and development to doctors in a clear structure with educational support. This post is to commence as soon as possible on a fixed term basis - Length of contract to be discussed and confirmed at interview depending on the requirements for the individual appointed.
You will be allocated an ED Consultant who has personally completed the CESR process as an educational and clinical supervisor to guide you through the process and help you with your portfolio. Your training will aim to mirror that delivered by a higher specialty training programme and utilize portfolio evidence in the same way.
Education in the form of ultrasound, simulation, literature search, critical appraisal & research methodology & radiology are provided in house with support to attain required provider/instructor status in ALS, ATLS, APLS courses.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in a full shift 24/7 rota of more experienced doctors who provide support to the junior grade at Morriston ED. Dedicated weekly SPA time will be provided in addition to any required specialty training requirements. The average weekly working hours inclusive of SPA time will not exceed 45 hours per week.
You will be clinically responsible for the diagnosis, supervision and management of patients attending the ED.
You will provide initial treatment and assessment of adult and paediatric patients presenting with illness or injury and where necessary arranging for patients to be reviewed or admitted by medical staff from other specialties.
On exceptional occasions, be responsible for such irregular commitments outside normal hours as are essential for continuity of patient care.
The appointment is subject to the national medical and dental terms and conditions of service.
About us
The values of an organisation are those things which define our culture - they are the answer to the question - what is important to us? Once they are agreed and adopted they serve as a reference point for everything we do and also how we lead and manage the organisation.
Caring for each other -in every human contact in all of our communities and each of our hospitals. Working together - as patients, families, carers, staff and communities so that we always put patients first.Always improving -so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other.
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 HB 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer the opportunity, depending on the individual needs, to undertake up to 3 months per year with
- Acute Medicine,
- Intensive Care,
- Anaesthetics
- Trauma and Orthopaedics/General surgery
- Paediatric
The specialty secondments are designed to train for core training competencies in the respective areas.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to build portfolios and experience at ST3 level onwards.
This Health Board is fully signed up to the SAS Charter.
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
We offer the opportunity, depending on the individual needs, to undertake up to 3 months per year with
- Acute Medicine,
- Intensive Care,
- Anaesthetics
- Trauma and Orthopaedics/General surgery
- Paediatric
The specialty secondments are designed to train for core training competencies in the respective areas.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to build portfolios and experience at ST3 level onwards.
This Health Board is fully signed up to the SAS Charter.
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
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
- 48 months postgraduate experience which includes 12 months emergency medicine equivalent to UK practice OR evidence of ST3 EM Competencies
- Provider status in ALS/ATLS/EPLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Up to date with current practices in Emergency Medicine
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Liaison with other agencies
- Experience of participation in Quality Improvement
- Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Basic understanding of research methodology and demonstrates evidence of ability to learn
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of providing teaching or educational support/Understanding of educational principals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
- 48 months postgraduate experience which includes 12 months emergency medicine equivalent to UK practice OR evidence of ST3 EM Competencies
- Provider status in ALS/ATLS/EPLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Up to date with current practices in Emergency Medicine
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Liaison with other agencies
- Experience of participation in Quality Improvement
- Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Basic understanding of research methodology and demonstrates evidence of ability to learn
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of providing teaching or educational support/Understanding of educational principals
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).
