About this role
Job summary
Locum Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine
This is a fixed term post for up to 9 months to cover maternity leave.
This post will develop and improve the stroke services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board.
Currently stroke services are being provided at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital with two wards dedicated to acute stroke admissions (ASU)and step down rehabilitation. There is also further provision for rehabilitation beds in the community.
There is a full stroke MDT who work closely together for the best of their patients, including an Early Supported Discharge team, Community neurorehabilitation, and video fluoroscopy. There is a 24/7 Stroke Consultant led thrombolysis, access to thrombectomy via University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Southmead Hospital in Bristol, daily TIA clinics, neuroradiology meetings, and MDT teaching. The ASU has a full complement of resident doctors including foundation doctors, CMTs, grade doctors and COTE / Acute Medicine Specialist Trainees along with an experienced team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help provide a service within the speciality of stroke medicine to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in Stroke Medicine.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues will 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 expected to participate in a non-resident 1 in 6 stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy on call covering the acute stroke sites in CTMUHB. This on call is done remotely and IT equipment will be provided.
The post holder will have the opportunity to act as educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff assigned to them, thus overseeing their training and being the initial source of advice for doctors regarding their careers.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will, with clinical colleagues, provide a service in the speciality to patients within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, with the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in Stroke Medicine. The post holder will provide leadership in the field of Stroke Medicine and work with a multi professional team providing specialist Stroke Medicine care throughout the UHB.
The post holder will rotate with other stroke consultants to provide care for the ASU, TIA clinics (4 new patients per clinic), review of stroke patients at the front door in ED and outpatient clinics (2 new patients and 6 follow ups per clinic)
The post holder will be supported by the Clinical Director for Stroke Medicine, the Unscheduled Care Care Group, Consultant colleagues and a full complement of resident doctors including Foundation Doctors, IMTs, Staff Grade doctors and SpRs.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care, allowing proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the procedures, operational policy and strategic plans of the HB (as amended from time to time)
Provide support to community nurses and Early Supported Discharge team in order to ensure holistic, integrated working in the primary-secondary care interface.
The post holder will be required to participate in the UHB risk management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department and the UHB. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with UHB, and NHS priorities
The post holder will be expected to participate in job appraisal and review and be committed to the revalidation process. The health board is committed to supporting consultant medical staff with appraisal and revalidation.
The post holder will be expected to formulate a personal development plan in conjunction with the Clinical Director to identify training and development needs.
The post holder will also be expected to participate in the stroke thrombolysis rota, and will be provided with IT equipment to review CT images from home.
Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required to undertake such duties.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
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Desirable
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Qualifications Essential
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Clinical Experience Essential
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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 (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).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)