Job summaryTake the next step in your consultant career by joining our established Trauma & Orthopaedic team at
Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, contributing to specialist foot and ankle care and the wider trauma service across South West Wales.
We are seeking a
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in
Foot and Ankle Surgery to support the delivery and continued development of services across
Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The successful candidate will join a supportive department providing both elective and emergency care, with opportunities to develop specialist foot and ankle services while contributing to a busy trauma unit.
We are looking for a clinician committed to high-quality patient care, service development and multidisciplinary working. You will join a department that values professional development, collaboration and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
Glangwili General Hospital is a designated Trauma Unit within the
Welsh Major Trauma Network, working closely with the
Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital Wales, Cardiff. The role offers opportunities to work across the region and contribute to the development of specialist services and care pathways throughout South West Wales.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will provide consultant-led care within Trauma & Orthopaedics, with a particular focus on the assessment, diagnosis and surgical management of foot and ankle conditions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering a comprehensive elective and trauma foot and ankle service across Hywel Dda University Health Board.
- Contributing to the ongoing development of specialist foot and ankle pathways and supporting the wider South West Wales Foot and Ankle Network.
- Sharing responsibility for the acute management of trauma patients through participation in the consultant on-call rota.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, including physiotherapists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, radiologists, microbiologists and orthogeriatric teams to provide high-quality patient-centred care.
- Participating in Health Board and regional multidisciplinary team meetings, including those supporting diabetic foot care and complex foot and ankle pathology.
- Supporting the development of integrated pathways across hospital and community settings to improve patient experience and outcomes.
- Contributing to teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary workforce.
- Participating in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities to ensure delivery of safe, effective and sustainable services.
About usHywel 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 with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
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
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilitiesThis is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within an ambitious organisation committed to continuous improvement, innovation and workforce development, whilst enjoying the exceptional quality of life offered by West Wales.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical and surgical skills, strong communication and leadership abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality care whilst supporting service innovation and continuous improvement.
The team establishment consists of 14 Consultants, 11 middle grade doctors, 2 Higher Surgical Trainees, 14 CT level doctors, 2 F2s along with 3.0 wte Trauma Coordinators and a Physicians Associate.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
- Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
Desirable- Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical ExperienceEssential- Broad based experience within the specialty area.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team.
Desirable- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
TeachingEssential- Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
DesirableResearch and ScholarshipEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
- Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
- Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
Desirable- Active participation in research.
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable- Knowledge of risk management.
SafeguardingEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
OtherDesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
