Job summary
The post-holder will join the friendly and enthusiastic clinical team based at the Princess of Wales Hospital as a Senior Clinical Fellow covering general paediatrics.
The post holder will participate on an On-call rota.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Conducting daily ward rounds in the Children's Ward, Neonatal Unit and report to the consultant in charge.
Supervision to Junior medical team and acts as a source of advice and support to the nursing staff.
See Patients in Emergency Department when required based on clinical and team situations.
To carry out safeguarding medical examinations when adequately trained.
Attend specialist clinics as per area of interest.
See new and follow up general Paediatric patients in the clinics under supervision of consultant.
Participate in clinical/medical audit, teaching and research within the children's service.
Managing the acute paediatric assessments working alongside clinical team with consultant support.
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
The post-holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director of Child and Family Care Group.
During normal working hours the consultant supervision will be provided by the consultant assigned to the general Paediatric Wards, the Neonatal Unit, Paediatric Assessment Unit and the outpatient clinics.
Out-of-hours the consultant on-call provides support and supervision. The post-holder will be expected to have the skills and experience to competently manage neonates and children presenting acutely unwell and Paediatric emergencies. The post should engage with the consultant on-call for additional support as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Full GMC registration o MB, BS or equivalent o MRPCH part 1 a & b
Desirable
- MRCPCH or equivalent oRelevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years or equivalent postgraduate training two of which must be in Paediatrics. o NLS provider o EPLS or APLS Provider
Desirable
- Experience of multi-agency working. o Leadership skills. o Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health
Ability
Essential
- Able to keep good medical notes. o Good written and oral communication skills o Able to demonstrate understanding and willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations. o Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively o Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team o Understanding of child safeguarding
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team o Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing, thesis o Level 1- 3 child protection training
Audit
Essential
- Participate clinical audit and quality improvement projects o Familiar with Research methodology
Desirable
- Presentation at Regional meetings. o Formal research training
Managment
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS. o Understanding of management issues including medical discipline, clinical governance and service planning o Willingness to lead service developments
Desirable
- Shows interest and demonstrated ability o Demonstrate ability to manage e.g. project work, mentoring staff
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors. o Willingness to teach medical undergraduates. o Participation in departmental teaching
Desirable
- Organisation of further training programmes in medical education. o Formal training in teaching methods o Demonstrate ability in teaching and training
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
Princess of Wales Hospital
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ