About this role
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.
This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover long term illness.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
The vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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
Experience Essential
Minimum 4 years or equivalent postgraduate training two of which must be in Paediatrics. o NLS provider o EPLS or APLS Provider
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
Audit Essential
Participate clinical audit and quality improvement projects o Familiar with Research methodology
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
Teaching Essential
Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors. o Willingness to teach medical undergraduates. o Participation in departmental teaching
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 Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)