Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The department of Diabetes and endocrinology are looking to appoint a LAS ST Higher (SCF level) doctor for a fixed term period of 12 months. The posts will commence on 4th September 2024 until 2nd September 2025.
The successful candidates will work together with the wider clinical team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors and other Allied Health Professionals to provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise or show evidence that it will be issued by start date. We are not able to sponsor candidates for GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
Even though the posts will not be recognised for training the successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend teaching and participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects where possible similar to the Wales Deanery Trainees. The successful candidates will also have dedicated educational supervisor. These posts will participate on the medical on call rota and have similar responsibilities to the training grades. There is a study leave budget available and associated funding will be considered by the Medical Director Office and approved for educational opportunities.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details please refer to the attached Person Specification or contact Diane Williams on the contact details below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertised post start date
2. MBBS
3. MRCP(UK) Part 1 at time of application and MRCP(UK) full diploma by offer date
4. Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
5. oHave evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities, for the round of application, via one of the following methods: ?Current employment in a programme which leads to successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training by the advertised post start date, via one of these approved routes: ?UK Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training ?UK ACCS (Internal Medicine) ?UK Broad Based Training (medicine route) ?A standalone UK IMY3 programme (following completion of UK core medical training/ACCS (acute medicine)) ?JRCPTB internationally level 3 accredited equivalent Internal Medicine Stage 1 Training programme ?Successful completion of one of the programmes listed above, evidenced by ARCP ?Completion of UK ST3 in General Internal Medicine and satisfactory progress for any subsequent GIM training, by the advertised post start date, evidenced by ARCP ?Evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities at time of application. Acceptable evidence is only permitted via the Alternative Certificate to Enter Group 1 Higher Physician Specialty Training
Clinical experience
Essential
6. Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Desirable
7. oExperience of managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
8. oExperience at core level of managing patients with endocrine conditions and diabetes
Academic skills
Essential
9. TeachingoEvidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
10. researchoDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
11. oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
12. oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project
13. oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
14. oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
15. oDemonstrates an understanding of research methodology
16. oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
17. oEvidence of relevant academic publications
18. oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement project or other activity which: ?Uses recognised QI methodology. ?Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement. ?Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
19. oEvidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
20. Teaching: oEvidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals and evidence of participation in a teaching course
Clinical skills - clinical knowledge & expertise
Essential
21. oDemonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
22. oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
23. oAble to work without direct supervision where appropriate
24. oAble to prioritise clinical need
25. oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
26. oEvidence of some capabilities in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula.
27. oEvidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies
28. oEvidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
Personal skills
Essential
29. Communication Skills - Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
30. Problem Solving and Decision Making: oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
31. Empathy and Sensitivity: oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. oDemonstrates respect for all.
32. Managing Others and Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff. oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members, for the benefit of patients. oCapacity to work effectively with others.
33. Organisation and Planning: oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. oCapacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds. oEvidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
34. Vigilance and Situational Awareness: oCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
35. Coping with Pressure and Managing Uncertainty: oCapacity to operate under pressure. oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances. oIs able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty.
36. Values: oUnderstands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (, everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
37. Management and Leadership Skills: oEvidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience oDemonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources. oEvidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or another workplace based assessments. oEvidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
38. Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine oEvidence of altruistic behaviour, voluntary work
Commitment to specialty - learning and personal development
Essential
39. oShows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
40. oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty.
41. oCommitment to personal and professional development
42. oEvidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
43. oExtracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
44. oEvidence of participation at meetings and activities relevant to the specialty
45. oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) relevant to the specialty