General Practitioner

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking a General Practitioner with specialist interest in Paediatric Sexual Assault Referrals. This part-time permanent position involves providing medical support for children involved in sexual assault cases, working closely with forensic medical examiners. Qualified applicants must hold full GMC registration and specialist registration, and show commitment to team-based practices focused on child welfare. Salary ranges from £79,123 to £119,394, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Evidence of effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Experience in preparing reports after examining sexual assault victims.
• Knowledge of clinical risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support forensic medical examiners in assessing child victims.
• Provide safeguarding medical reports.
• Work as part of a multi-agency team for child welfare.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Communication skills

Education

Full GMC registration

GMC specialist registration

CTT in General Practice

MRCPCH by examination or equivalent

Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics

Job description

General Practitioner with specialist interest clinical sessions (SARC)

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.

Applications are invited for a General Practitioner with a specialist interest in Paediatrics Sexual Assault Referrals for up to 2 sessions. This is a permanent post commencing as soon as possible and is based within the Swansea regional SARC hub at Unit 3 Langdon House, Langdon Rd SA1.

The service will provide historic and acute sexual assault medicals for children. Clients may access a range of support depending on when they present, and what their needs entail. The Welsh Regional Sexual Assault service will see children up to their 14th birthday who have experienced an acute Sexual assault, or where there are concerns a child may have experienced an acute sexual assault, are seen jointly with a Forensic Medical Examiner (contracted by police) and a Paediatrician. The role of the paediatrician or General Practitioner with specialist interest in SARC is to support the FME in the holistic assessment of child and provide a safeguarding medical report. The FME is responsible for taking appropriate forensic samples for the police. It is recognised that the paediatric competencies can be met by a clinician from specialities outside of paediatrics, as per quality standards set out below.

Main duties of the job

The service aims to increase the age cut off for joint examination between FME and a practitioner with paediatric competencies to 16 once staffing has reached a sustainable level.

You would be working as part of a friendly and supportive team. Although the work has its challenges, and can be emotional, there is great satisfaction in having time to spend with the child and family and offer some support and reassurance. You will be working together as part of a multiagency team, to achieve the best outcomes for children seen.

As a Health Board in Wales, we are committed to the communities we serve and determined to uphold the fundamental values of the NHS. We are passionate about delivering excellence in clinical services and taking early action to promote and protect health and independence.

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.

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.

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. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Other requirements

• Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• Licensed to practice
• GMC specialist registration oOn the GMS Specialist Register OR withing six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Note: Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application Note: The International Recruitment & AAC Team can advise on MRCPCH equivalence
• CTT in General Practice
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Valid BLS Training
• Higher degree, e.g MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics Note: The International Recruitment & AAC Team can advise on these qualifications Note: In some countries the MD is the primary medical qualification, not a postgraduate qualification.
• Diploma in Medical Education
• Forensic Medical Examiner qualification
• Teaching Diploma
• Evidence of progression towards Membership of Faculty of Family Planning and Sexual & Reproductive Health
• Valid APLS or NLS

Experience

• 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 an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
• Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
• Experience in preparing and defending reports following examination of victims of sexual assault
• Experience in Integrated Sexual Health
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Paediatric Safeguarding Competencies and experience in Child/ Young Person Medical Assessment.

Skills & Abilities

• 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")
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
• Understanding of the NHS management structure
• Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
• Understands information systems and technology
• Counselling skills
• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process ,etc.

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Ability to work under pressure
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

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.

New Pathways site at Unit 3 Langdon House, Langdon Rd SA1.

£79,123 to £119,394 a yearSalary will be commensurate with your experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-52098391-190126

Job locations

New Pathways site at Unit 3 Langdon House, Langdon Rd SA1.