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 this innovative post at Morriston Hospital Emergency Department, with the opportunity to work on the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) Cymru and Cardiff Physician Response Unit (PRU).
These posts are aimed at strengthening the links between Emergency Medicine and PHEM, both within the arena of critical care and community care. It is intended that these posts in the South Wales region will provide an excellent learning opportunity and will enhance individuals CV's which will attract high calibre candidates.
The post will commence 7th August 2024 - 5th August 2025
Main duties of the job
The post offers an excellent opportunity to build portfolios and experience in PHEM. Completion of the post is expected to deliver competitiveness for recruitment into PHEM training programmes.
The post would also be suitable for those wishing to take time out of programme (OOPE), although this must be discussed in detail with relevant current training programme directors.
This is an exciting time for PHEM in Wales. The Emergency Medical Retrieval Service went live in 2015, offering an advanced range of prehospital interventions including RSI and blood transfusion, as well the provision of time critical transfers between healthcare facilities and neonatal support to home deliveries and mid-wifery led units.
This post has an average of just over 40 hours per week of which 80% is clinical and 20% SPA. Each component is further divided to 80% EM 20% PHEM.
Please not that this post is not recognised for training but the participate will be able to attend teaching and undertake audit and QI projects as the service needs permit
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.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
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, cosy 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 Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our emergency department fosters a strong multidisciplinary team ethos. We have a focus on achieving sustainable working arrangements and will work with you to develop flexible working patterns. We also have a focus on wellbeing, recognising the pressures of working in a busy ED, we have access to a number of support networks. We aim to help you achieve your full potential.
The department has close links with a number of specialties with the department having consultants accredited in intensive care medicine, paediatric emergency medicine and pre-hospital care and the Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research based in the department. In addition we have consultants with further qualifications in quality improvement, education and change management, this allows us to support individuals wishing to develop skills or a career in a wide range interests.
Emergency Medicine
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.
You will be clinically responsible for the diagnosis, supervision and management of patients attending the ED.
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.
The post will be remunerated on the NHS MN37 pay scale, at a point, which matches NHS training grade pay and progression for the individual concerned, banded at 50%.
Prehospital Medicine
Senior Clinical Fellows will undertake fixed sessions with the EMRTS at Wales Air Ambulance bases in Llanelli and Welshpool, by road and air response. Clinical Fellows will always work with a consultant and/or a Critical Care Practitioner.
This experience will be ideal for those with limited previous exposure to aeromedical work. Full Medical Passenger training will be given, as well as training on helicopter etiquette, use of radios, and response procedures. Personal Protective Equipment including a fitted flight suit and boots will be provided. When responding by air, fellows will work alongside EMRTS, one of the Worlds most advanced pre-hospital and retrieval services
There will be an expectation that fellows will contribute to the development of EMRTS, by writing/reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, undertaking audit, and contributing to monthly Clinical Governance days and training. All of this will be supervised by PHEM Consultants from the EMRTS.
Due to the physical nature of prehospital care, prospective fellows are required to pass the fitness assessment undertaken by all members of the Emergency Medical Retrieval Service. The assessment consists of a timed one mile run with a 20kg rucksack, followed immediately by a prolonged CPR exercise and patient lift. Critical Care Practitioners of the Emergency Medical Retrieval Service will moderate the assessment.
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
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
- GMC Reg with license to practice
- Evidence of working towards Primary MRCEM, Primary FRCA or MRCP.
Desirable
- MRCEM, MRCP, Primary FRCA
- Provider status in ALS/ATLS/EPLS
- Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work at a Specialist Registrar/Specialty Doctor level in Emergency Medicine.
Desirable
- 4 years post-graduation experience in specialties relevant to Emergency Medicine
- Evidence of training in leadership of Trauma and Cardiac Arrest Teams
- Experience in Pre-hospital Medicine/Paediatrics/Acute Medicine/Trauma & Orthopaedics/Anaesthesia/Intensive Care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English with patients and colleagues
- High standards of written documentation
- Ability to take considered decisions whilst under pressure
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys, Cwmrhydyceirw, Morriston
Swansea
SA6 6NL