Job summary Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB. This is a full-time post joining a team of 2 Consultant Thoracic Surgeons and 6 Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons responsible for the provision of Adult Thoracic surgical services to the Health Board. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest. You will receive mentoring from a consultant colleague who will be identified to you at appointment to help support your transition into the Health Board and early years working with us. The successful candidate will have equitable working conditions to their colleagues. The service provided is across the population of Southwest Wales, serving a population of approximately 1 million people. Out of hours cover is provided by the Cardiothoracic Surgeons and there is no on call commitment for this post. At the current time this post is based at Morriston Hospital. There may be occasions when you will be requested to work at other locations within Swansea Bay University Health Board. We reserve the right to transfer you, following consultation, to any of its locations, in accordance with the needs of the service. In such circumstances, a change of base may carry an entitlement to excess travel payments. Main duties of the job You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all-Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme ("MARS") and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes. 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. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. 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 Southwest 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 Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-MSG9966S Job locations Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Desirable Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") Skills and Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together") Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other") Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other") Understands information systems and technology Extensive experience as an independent operator in adult cardiac surgery Desirable Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving") Thoracic Subspecialty experience Personal Attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to undertake on-call A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving") Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Desirable Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") Skills and Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together") Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other") Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other") Understands information systems and technology Extensive experience as an independent operator in adult cardiac surgery Desirable Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving") Thoracic Subspecialty experience Personal Attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to undertake on-call A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving") Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Hospital Heol Maes Eglwys Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)