Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine, Swansea
Client:
Triple West Medical
Location:
Swansea
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
We have been appointed by one of the well-performing NHS Trusts in Wales to help recruit a Specialty Doctor in Acute Medicine on a Permanent/NHS Fixed Term basis.
Our client is the largest healthcare organisation in Wales, responsible for the health of nearly 700,000 people. The region attracts around 8 million overnight visitors and 17 million day tourists each year. With a budget of approximately £1.2 billion, the Health Board employs over 16,000 people and provides acute, intermediate, mental health, and community services, overseeing primary care services to the population of North Wales. As a University Health Board, they collaborate in research and development and offer joint academic posts with Bangor University and Glyndwr University.
The successful appointee will be expected to undertake various duties, such as:
1. Provide day-to-day general medical support to patients on the medical wards, primarily working within one clinical team under the direction of a consultant physician.
2. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota to support the medical wards through an on-call system on a rota basis of 1:8 full-shift pattern with prospective cover.
3. Follow developed escalation pathways as required to transfer patients to other units should the clinical need arise.
4. Participate in the ambulatory Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) pathway.
5. Provide emergency assistance to walk-in attenders at the request of the triage nurses.
6. Offer advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care, originating either from telephone calls or ward referrals.
7. Engage in teaching duties to undergraduate and postgraduate students within the trust.
8. Assist with Clinical Governance and Audit duties.
Our client is based in a desirable part of Wales, offering a unique blend of rural and urban living. It features beautiful Welsh countryside, dramatic natural coastline, and a variety of theatres and live music venues, with transport links to major cities such as Bristol.
Additional Information:
* Must have GMC Registration.
* Opportunities for learning time with dedicated consultants.
* Outstanding nearby schools.
* Good level of housing stock.
* Close transportation links to major cities like Manchester & Leeds.
Benefits:
* Excellent levels of support with a strong culture of learning.
* Support for personal development.
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