We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, forward-thinking Senior doctors to join our dynamic, highly supportive, friendly Emergency Department based in Bronglais General Hospital.
These posts are for senior level doctors within the ED team. The successful applicant would be expected to be the senior doctor on various shifts dealing with acutely unwell patients, be able to supervise and support junior staff, and help coordinate the flow of patients in the ED.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department (ED) is an access point for all medical and surgical emergencies for both adults and paediatrics, and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The ED sees in excess of 31,000 presentations a year. The ED consists of a 2 bay Resuscitation area, 4 Majors bays and a co-located minors which is mixed doctor/ENP led.
The hospital is a Rural Trauma Facility as geographically remote and unique to two hospitals in the same Health Board. This is within the South and West Wales Trauma Network. We enthusiastically support the use of POCUS (point of care ultrasound) and will support training courses financially. We work closely with the Medical Admissions Unit and we have the benefit of a small friendly hospital where everyone knows each other which leads to greater cohesiveness and efficiency.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and licence to practice
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
* ATLS
* 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
* MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
* MCEM / FRCEM or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience in Emergency Medicine
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Experience of the assessment of emergencies
* Competence in Emergency Medicine
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
* Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
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