Job Summary
The post holder will work within the ENT service for Hywel Dda Health Board.
The post holder will be involved in the management of all ENT patients, both in-patients and emergencies.
The exact pattern of work will be established once the posts are appointed.
The post holders will participate in the on-call rota. Normally this will be second on call. However, in exceptional circumstances when unforeseen problems arise with first on-call cover, it may be necessary to require the doctor to provide first on-call cover.
There are close relationships with the Nursing Staff in the Day Care Unit, Wards, Outpatients, and Accident and Emergency Unit. During the course of your duties, it will be necessary to liaise with professional and clinical staff of Pathology, X-ray, ECG, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work Departments.
Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of all medical patients admitted to the General Surgical Wards and Central Treatment Suite. The duties also involve maintaining patient's clinical notes and discharge summaries.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To ensure the provision and delivery of a first-class 7 day ENT service.
2. To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
3. To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate.
4. To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies.
5. To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service plans.
6. To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health Board.
7. Core clinical expertise in ENT.
8. Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
9. Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams.
10. Delivering care in the community alongside primary health care and social care teams.
11. Providing persuasive strategic advice to LHB's and Social Services Departments.
12. Addressing the Intermediate Care Agenda.
13. Participating in CPD including Audit.
14. You are expected to maintain your professional development for Revalidation.
15. A Teaching and Training Role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
16. To assist with the role of Resident Grade Medical Staff.
17. To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence-based medicine.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
1. Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
2. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
3. Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
4. 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
5. Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Date Posted: 08 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 100-MED-GGH-380
Job Locations: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential:
* Broad based experience in ENT, at least two years post graduate experience.
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent).
* Knowledge and participation in CPD.
Desirable:
* Experience of NHS.
* Wider experience, research, and training in providing sub-specialty service.
* Additional clinical qualification(s).
Qualifications
Essential:
* MBBS or equivalent.
* 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 equivalent experience/competencies.
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills.
Desirable:
* MRCS / DOHNS or equivalent.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Employer's Website: Hywel Dda University Health Board
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