Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our department in an exciting opportunity to broaden their experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics as a Clinical Fellow (SHO Level). The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

The department has a strong ethos around training and education for development of our medical staff. There is a regular programme of audit and governance meetings, teaching during the morning trauma meetings and dedicated teaching sessions. There are plenty of opportunities for junior medical staff to build their CV\'s with contributions to local service and quality improvements.

We are looking for a candidate with a commitment to excellence in team working and relationships who can also demonstrate the desire to develop knowledge and skills and works with enthusiasm.

The post is fixed term for 12 months and the post-holder will be expected to take part in the junior on-call rota.

West Wales in an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, the Brecon Beacons and the Gower peninsula. It offers a variety of outdoor pursuits including walking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, surfing and cycling. Reasonable property prices and excellent state schools contribute to low living costs and a high quality of life. There are also excellent road and rail connections to Cardiff and London.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide and participate in developing a service for Orthopaedics within the hospital and community designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

Duties will involve acute inpatient assessment and treatment for Orthopaedic patients, effective leadership to multidisciplinary staff and members of the department as well as the development of teaching, training and research within the Organisation.

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 (five 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

Please see attached and Person Specification for further details on this job vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills, MBBS or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• ATLS

Clinical Experience
Desirable

• Experience of NHS working

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Previous participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving practice

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