Job summary
The post will be required to support the delivery of outpatient, inpatient and emergency services for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the specialist area, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and Management Teams.
The post will be expected to take part in the 1:6 T&O daytime on call in conjunction with the General Surgery/ENT/Urology/T&O 1:12 night on call cover based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital with potential to include other CTM sites.
The successful candidate will be one of a number of junior Doctors who will be supported by a team of consultants, middle grades, junior doctors and nurse practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Work with the rest of the clinical team to support the delivery of a high-quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board, regarding the treatment of their patients, and the appropriate use of the department's resources.
Required to participate in the Health Board Risk Management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with Health Board, Commissioner and NHS priorities.
In liaison with senior medical colleagues have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board.
The post holder will be required to participate in the on call rota and will be supported in this by a middle grade and consultant from within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department during daytime and respective departments at night.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RELATIONSHIPS
The successful candidate will be one of a number of junior Doctors who will be supported by a team of consultants, middle grades, junior doctors and nurse practitioners.
The role will cover all aspects of T&O services working at junior doctor grade. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to gain wider experience in an acute setting and help prepare them for higher training.
A wide range of general experience is a requirement, and special interests, which compliment existing services, will be supported.
ROLE
To assist with the delivery of care to trauma and orthopaedic patients. Elective activity will include exposure to sub specialities within Orthopaedics.
To enhance the Service Group within the Integrated Locality of Rhondda & Taff.
To assist in team building across all services and teams.
CLINCIAL SESSIONS include
Ward management of patients
Outpatient Clinics
Theatre Sessions
Ward Rounds
Pre Operative Assessment
Post Operative Assessment
On-call
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Research
Clinical Audit and Risk Management
Administration
Education and training.
Clinical Duties
- Work with the rest of the clinical team to support the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board, regarding the treatment of their patients, and the appropriate use of the departments resources.
- Required to participate in the Health Board Risk Management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with Health Board, Commissioner and NHS priorities.
- In liaison with senior medical colleagues have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the on call rota and will be supported in this by a middle grade and consultant from within the trauma and orthopaedic department.
Education and Training
- To participate in a multi-disciplinary structured programme of training and education.
- To comply with Professional standards including actively participating in appraisal and revalidation procedures.
Audit
To actively participate in regular and systematic multi-disciplinary clinical audit.
To participate at morbidity and mortality meetings ensuring lessons learned are shared
- The post holder will be encouraged to initiate/ undertake research projects.
Management
- The post holder will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.
- There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind must not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.
- Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the professions where they involve clinical matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BCh (or equivalent)
- Full registration with GMC
- ATLS
Desirable
- BSc
- MRCS
- Prizes through medical school.
Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT & Urology specialties
- UK NHS Experience
Desirable
- UK Trauma and Orthopaedic experience.
Research/Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake research
Experience
Essential
- Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Experience of Audit
- Experience of Management
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Enthusiasm
- Good organisational skills
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Any Other General Requirements
Essential
- Familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR