Specialty Doctor - General Medicine / Cardiology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Medicine at Withybush General Hospital. The role involves transitioning into NHS registrar duties with a strong emphasis on acute medicine and cardiology. Candidates must have full GMC registration and substantial medical training. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain UK experience and progress towards specialty training.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least four years of postgraduate training.
• At least two years in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to work towards MRCP.

Responsibilities

• Transition to NHS registrar role predominantly in acute medicine.
• Conduct a cardiology clinic and assessments.
• Share emergency medical admissions with colleagues.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Experience in acute medicine

Cardiology knowledge

Education

Completion of at least four years of full-time postgraduate training

Job description

Overview

Applicants are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor post in General Medicine based in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. Your first 3-6 months will be in a transition to the NHS registrar role predominantly in acute medicine with support in procedural skills and general medicine oncall skills. During this period you will undertake a cardiology clinic a week and front door cardiology assessments. Then time dependent on competency you will move to a fulltime specialty doctor in the Cardiology Team role and General Medicine Oncall role (1 in 12 rota).

Team and opportunities

These posts will join colleagues in a dynamic general medicine service within the Health Board in delivering and supporting the Welsh Government's vision for NHS Wales. In addition to the established team we are also committed to continue expanding this team with more resident grade doctors.

Future opportunities

This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but need some more time and UK experience including working towards MRCP. The department also has experience of supporting doctors who opt for Portfolio Pathway.

Eligibility and qualifications

Doctors wishing to apply for this post must have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two years of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Education and facilities

The Postgraduate Department in Withybush General Hospital has a fully developed programme of guest lectures and lunchtime meetings, including special interest groups and co-ordinated intra-practice activities and career counselling. The library offers a wide ranging book collection, with interlibrary lending network, excellent IT facilities, audio-visual and conferencing equipment.

About the hospital and services

Withybush General Hospital is a busy regional hospital providing general services for West Wales (General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics included). The acute medical intake is mainly unselected and the post holder would be expected to equally share emergency medical admissions with general medical colleagues from all disciplines (Geriatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory). Renal and Neurology support are regional services provided by Swansea hospitals. The hospital includes a large ACCU facility run by Consultant Intensive Care staff who work closely with medical colleagues.

Health Board and services

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 the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Local services

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
• 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.