Job summary The Pembrokeshire Osteoporosis Service provides specialist bone health management to the population of Pembrokeshire ranging in age from late teenage years to the very elderly. We routinely use virtual consultations and provide face to face assessments if required. Our patient centred practice aims to help patients to make decisions that are right for them. Main duties of the job The applicant for this additional post will work closely with the existing team managing their own caseload reviewing new and existing patients and participating in weekly MDT meetings. Osteoporosis Services are developing rapidly within the Health Board and include a Health Board wide Fracture Liaison Service which is being established now. We offer a full range of bone health treatments including non-oral anti-resorptives and different types of anabolic therapy. This post will offer applicants wide ranging opportunities for development of clinical expertise in the assessment and specialist management in osteoporosis and other conditions affecting bone health such as Paget's disease, and steroid related bone loss. Other potential areas for development include verbal and written communication skills, virtual working in an outpatient setting, audit and quality improvement projects and educational opportunities tailored to the post. 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 for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience £40,397 - £53,443 per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-MED-WGH-167-D Job locations Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice MBBS or recognised equivalent Desirable MRCP or MRGP Clinical Experience Essential - Extensive experience of working in outpatient services including experience of providing outpatient services virtually. -Evidence of practicing in areas which involving complex and chronic disease management. -Experience of working with a significant degree of independence within a wider team framework. -Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice". -Ability to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate. - Experience of the NHS Desirable -Experience of working in adjacent speciality services including Osteoporosis Services, Fracture Liaison Services or Rheumatology Services. -Additional relevant clinical qualification(s). Clinical Governance Essential -Recent evidence of playing an active and central role in QI work including service improvement projects. Teaching Essential -Evidence of providing teaching and education for multidisciplinary colleagues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to practice MBBS or recognised equivalent Desirable MRCP or MRGP Clinical Experience Essential - Extensive experience of working in outpatient services including experience of providing outpatient services virtually. -Evidence of practicing in areas which involving complex and chronic disease management. -Experience of working with a significant degree of independence within a wider team framework. -Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice". -Ability to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate. - Experience of the NHS Desirable -Experience of working in adjacent speciality services including Osteoporosis Services, Fracture Liaison Services or Rheumatology Services. -Additional relevant clinical qualification(s). Clinical Governance Essential -Recent evidence of playing an active and central role in QI work including service improvement projects. Teaching Essential -Evidence of providing teaching and education for multidisciplinary colleagues. 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). Additional information 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)