Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details please refer to the attached Person Specification or contact Diane Williams on the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertised post start date
• MBBS
• MRCP(UK) Part 1 at time of application and MRCP(UK) full diploma by offer date
• Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
• oHave evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities, for the round of application, via one of the following methods: ?Current employment in a programme which leads to successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training by the advertised post start date, via one of these approved routes: ?UK Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training ?UK ACCS (Internal Medicine) ?UK Broad Based Training (medicine route) ?A standalone UK IMY3 programme (following completion of UK core medical training/ACCS (acute medicine)) ?JRCPTB internationally level 3 accredited equivalent Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training programme ?Successful completion of one of the programmes listed above, evidenced by ARCP ?Completion of UK ST3 in General Internal Medicine and satisfactory progress for any subsequent GIM training, by the advertised post start date, evidenced by ARCP ?Evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities at time of application. Acceptable evidence is only permitted via the Alternative Certificate to Enter Group 1 Higher Physician Specialty Training

Clinical experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent

Desirable

• oExperience of managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
• oExperience at core level of managing patients with endocrine conditions and diabetes

Academic skills

Essential

• TeachingoEvidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
• researchoDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project
• oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
• oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance.

Desirable

• oDemonstrates an understanding of research methodology
• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
• oEvidence of relevant academic publications
• oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement project or other activity which: ?Uses recognised QI methodology. ?Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement. ?Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
• oEvidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
• Teaching: oEvidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals and evidence of participation in a teaching course

Clinical skills - clinical knowledge & expertise

Essential

• oDemonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
• oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• oAble to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• oAble to prioritise clinical need
• oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk

Desirable

• oEvidence of some capabilities in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula.
• oEvidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies
• oEvidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission

Personal skills

Essential

• Communication Skills - Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Empathy and Sensitivity: oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. oDemonstrates respect for all.
• Managing Others and Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff. oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members, for the benefit of patients. oCapacity to work effectively with others.
• Organisation and Planning: oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. oCapacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds. oEvidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Vigilance and Situational Awareness: oCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
• Coping with Pressure and Managing Uncertainty: oCapacity to operate under pressure. oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances. oIs able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty.
• Values: oUnderstands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)

Desirable

• Management and Leadership Skills: oEvidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience oDemonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources. oEvidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or another workplace based assessments. oEvidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
• Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine oEvidence of altruistic behaviour e.g., voluntary work

Commitment to specialty - learning and personal development

Essential

• oShows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty.
• oCommitment to personal and professional development
• oEvidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

• oExtracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
• oEvidence of participation at meetings and activities relevant to the specialty
• oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) relevant to the specialty

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Swansea

SA6 6NL