Specialty Doctor in Adult Cystic Fibrosis

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Penarth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Speciality Doctor for their Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre. This role involves patient evaluation, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and clinical governance. Candidates should have significant postgraduate training and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four years full-time postgraduate training, at least two in a relevant specialty.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Review of patients in outpatient and satellite clinics.
• Participate in service development and improvement through clinical governance.
• Carry out teaching duties and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Commitment to team approach

Counselling and communication skills

Understanding of clinical risk management

Up to date with current practices in Respiratory Medicine

Ability to take independent clinical decisions

Education

MB BS or recognised equivalent

Job description

The advertised post is for a Speciality Doctor post in Adult Cystic Fibrosis, based in the All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, University Hospital Llandough. We see approximately 400 patients on a regular basis each year, with a net patient gain of approximately 20 additional patients per annum. We currently offer a weekday service Monday to Friday, with cover for the service from the cystic fibrosis consultants from home at the weekend.

The post holder will have a commitment to be available for 10 programmed sessions per week. They will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care. He/She will need to agree levels of activity and throughput with the Clinical Lead and undertake annual appraisal and job planning as per UHB Policy.

The post holder will be required to adhere to UHB Policy on maintaining Medical excellence and to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping knowledge and skills up to date.

Main duties of the job

Review of patients in outpatient and satellite clinics, including those patients seen on an ad hoc basis at short notice.

Inpatient ward duties and ward rounds, to include review of and acting upon investigation results.

Comply with GMC guidance on Good Medical Practice.

Helping ensure patient admissions run smoothly, efficiently and effectively by encouraging multi-disciplinary team working.

Ongoing training of junior staff by giving feedback on case presentation, examination techniques and diagnosis.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programme and in the teaching of junior staff.

Active participation in departmental meetings.

Participate in service development and improvement through commitment to clinical governance.

Take part in and lead as appropriate team, departmental and regional audits. The post-holder will be expected to organise and participate in audit both related to both clinical and organisational practice.

Be involved in departmental research and clinical trials where appropriate.

Use the Board IT systems effectively.

To adhere to all service procedures and protocols and update them as and when necessary through a consultative process.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well,and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions)

Experience

Essential

• Four years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two 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 equivalent experience/competencies

Desirable

• Assessment of emergencies

Skills, Knowledge & Ability

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Up to date with current practices in Respiratory Medicine
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from seniors as appropriate

Desirable

• Computing skills
• Audit
• Research interests relevant to specialty
• Teaching

Personal qualities

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
• Flexible approach
• Motivated and efficient
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

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