Specialty Doctor Cardiology, fixed term
Area: Carmarthenshire
You will be part of the hospital cardiology medical team and be supported to develop a specialist interest in cardiology. In addition to the established cardiology medical team, you will also work in close collaboration with the broader cardiology multi-disciplinary team of Advanced Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Health Scientists in Cardiology in delivering a dynamic cardiology service within the Health Board and supporting implementation of the Welsh Government's vision for NHS Wales.
This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to develop expertise in cardiology or those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but needing more experience or working towards MRCP/CESR or those who have decided to enter a non-training post.
Main duties of the job
Doctors wishing to apply for this post must have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least one year of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
The role will be based at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen - this is a fixed-term opportunity until 31st March 2026. The role will consist of 5 clinical sessions, with no requirement for on-call or weekend working.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR MBBS or recognised equivalent
* MRCP
Desirable
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience in Acute and General Medicine
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
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