Specialty Doctor in Medicine

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. This permanent position offers a chance to join a dynamic team at a busy regional hospital, where you will be supported in developing a specialist interest. With a commitment to expanding the team and enhancing patient care, this role is ideal for those looking to gain further experience before entering specialty training. You will collaborate with a diverse group of medical professionals and have access to excellent resources for continuous development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• 4 years postgraduate training, 2 in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Join the medical on-call team and support general medicine services.
• Participate in clinical audits to improve medical practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-disciplinary working

Assessment of emergencies

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP Level 2 or full membership

Full GMC Registration

Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Job description

Job summary
Specialty Doctor - General Internal Medicine/ Gastroenterology

Permanent

Area: Pembrokeshire

Applicants are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor post in General Medicine based in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. You will be part of the medical on-call team and you will be supported and encouraged to develop a specialist interest in an area in medicine such as Gastroenterology.

This 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 junior doctors.

This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but need some more time/experience, those working towards MRCP/CESR (you will be supported to complete these) or those who have decided to enter a non-training post.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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.

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 11,000 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, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• MRCP Level 2 or full membership

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Broad based experience in General Medicine
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Experience of the assessment of emergencies

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

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