Fixed Term Appointment (IMT1 Grade) in Diabetes & Endocrinology

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Abergavenny is looking for a medical professional to provide patient care at Nevill Hall Hospital. Candidates will join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, participating in ward rounds and contributing to outpatient clinics. Involvement in clinical research and teaching is essential. Applicants should have the ability to work on-call and participate in various ongoing training. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in the NHS sector.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Essential criteria as per person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to inpatients under Consultant supervision.
• Participate in ward rounds and supervise medical students.
• Complete timely discharge summaries.
• Engage in clinical research and outcomes evaluation.

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply, so please check your account regularly.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

The post involves working at the Nevill Hall Hospital site and providing active medical input to patients admitted through the Acute Medical Unit to one of the in‑patient wards. The post holder will be trained in the assessment and management of medical, psychological and social health of patients presenting to a General Internal Medical Intake. The expectation of the role is to provide junior grade support as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in a 30 bedded sub‑speciality ward. The post holder will participate in consultant‑led ward rounds as part of the MDT. You will participate in a rotational programme to experience all clinical aspects of medicine within the Nevill Hall Hospital and be supported to meet individual training needs. The post holder will also be expected to take part in the outpatient clinic activity, which is likely to be related to the sub‑speciality rotation and form part of the training programme. You will also take part in multidisciplinary clinical work and research activities within the unit. There is an active postgraduate teaching programme, and clinical audit is a priority for the department/unit.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the senior on‑call rota at the Grange University Hospital, which is currently 1:18 working both days and nights. You will be expected to work within the oversight of the Medical Registrar on‑site, off‑site Consultant speciality and general medical support.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities are for the effective and appropriate medical care of inpatients admitted under the care of the Consultant Physician.

The duties and responsibilities will be appropriate to the grade and speciality with appropriate consultant supervision.

• Attend consultant and multidisciplinary ward rounds, and supervise relevant junior medical students who may rotate through the directorate.
• Undertake regular unsupervised ward rounds on the relevant ward to ensure patients are making satisfactory progress.
• Complete discharge summaries in a timely fashion.
• Attend clinic as part of continuing professional development.
• Research and service outcome evaluation will be the key part of this job and you will have one session for this as part of this clinical fellow post.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Experience

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Desirable criteria:

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Qualifications

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Skills & Abilities

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Personal Attributes

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