Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (Fixed term)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Learning & development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board seeks a middle grade doctor to join the Paediatric service at Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil. The role covers general paediatrics and neonatal care (above 32 weeks gestation) with 1:9 rota and opportunities for postgraduate qualifications.

English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome. The post is fixed-term for 12 months to cover maternity leave, with supervision from consultants and exposure to teaching, audits, and research within the children’s

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications opportunities including a postgraduate certificate in medical education; MSC/Fellowships in paediatric specialties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds in the Children's Ward and Neonatal Unit.
• Provide supervision to the junior medical team and support to nursing staff.
• See patients in Emergency Department when required.
• Carry out safeguarding medical examinations when trained.
• Attend specialist clinics and see general paediatric patients with supervision.
• Participate in clinical audits, teaching and research within the children’s service.
• Manage acute paediatric assessments with consultant support.

Education

Postgraduate qualifications opportunities in paediatrics

Job description

The post-holder will join the friendly and enthusiastic clinical team based at the Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) as a middle grade doctor covering general paediatrics and a neonatal unit (admits babies above 32 weeks gestational age).

The post holder participates in 1:9 rota. These Posts include opportunities to undertake further postgraduate qualifications including a postgraduate certificate medical education, Cardiff University; MSC/ Fellowships in paediatric specialties.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

This post is a fixed term position for a period of 12 months to cover Maternity leave.

Conducting daily ward rounds in the Children's Ward, Neonatal Unit and to report to the consultant in charge.

Supervision to Junior medical team and acts as a source of advice and support to the nursing staff.

See Patients in Emergency Department when required based on clinical and team situations.

To carry out safeguarding medical examinations when adequately trained.

Attend specialist clinics as per area of interest.

See new and follow up General Paediatric patients in the clinics under supervision of consultant.

Participate in clinical/medical audit, teaching and research within the children’s service.

Managing the acute paediatric assessments working alongside clinical team with consultant support.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including;

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• access to ongoing learning and development

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Muthu Yeshwanth Job title: Paediatric Consultant Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01685 782496