About this role
Job summary
This post will join the team of Consultants responsible for the provision of urological services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The Urology Consultants share the responsibility of providing Urology services for the local population in all CTM District General Hospitals and sister hospitals. The Urology Service is undergoing an exciting service model change with the proposed plan of an on-call rota being centralised at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and using our strengths at other District General Hospitals sites to build a sustainable service. The service is going through a transformation change and it is an exciting time to be part of the service. The Consultant post will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (RGH) for On call and inpatient care, the post holder will be expected to work at all of CTM sites. All elective cases in POW are currently daycase only, with no overnight stay and there are no Urology in patients at PoW. There is a full clinical team based at RGH with training and non training middle grades, a core trainee and Foundation year 1 doctors. An ACP has been appointed to do a daily ward round in PoW which will be supported by consultants doing sessions at PoW and who will be job planned for ward rounds. All emergency paediatric patients are assessed by the paediatric team and escalated to the general surgical team.
This post is fixed term for up to 3 months to meet the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise, agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions. Undertake wards rounds to identify and assess problems and plan management of care and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely. Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and the family. Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to their maximum potential.Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
o Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff
o Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise, agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions
o Undertake wards rounds to identify and assess problems and plan management of care and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely
o Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and the family.
o Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to their maximum potential.
o Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence-based guidelines, which are dated, signed and reviewed at least bi-annually or more frequently in light of new evidence.
o Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
o 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.
o 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 continued professional research and development in line with Health Board, Commissioner and NHS priorities.
o Revalidation will be required to maintain full GMC registration and revalidation should follow the GMC code of Good Medical Practice
o In liaison with consultant colleagues, have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board.
o Work to ensure that services within the department fulfil contractual performance indicators and work closely with directorate colleagues in identifying problem areas and planning and implementing appropriate solutions.
Person Specification
GMC Registration Essential
FRCS(Urol) or equivalent /Full GMC registration Interest in General Urology Able to undertake a general urology on call Sees patients within a holistic context Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Desirable
Postgraduate degree
Special Knowledge / Expertise Essential
Understands evidence-based practice Interest in research & development, Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Desirable
Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Disposition-Adjustment / Attitude / Commitment Essential
Understands evidence-based practice, Interest in research & development, Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Desirable
Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Professional qualities Essential
Able to operate effectively in a committee; contributes to strategic decision-making Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility, Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands
Desirable
Project Management within Urology
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
Ynysmeardy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)