Do you share our Health Board values Caring for each other, Working together, Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
This is a full-time post joining a team of 2 Consultant Thoracic Surgeons and 6 Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons responsible for the provision of Adult Thoracic surgical services to the Health Board. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest.
You will receive mentoring from a consultant colleague who will be identified to you at appointment to help support your transition into the Health Board and early years working with us. The successful candidate will have equitable working conditions to their colleagues.
The service provided is across the population of Southwest Wales, serving a population of approximately 1 million people. Out of hours cover is provided by the Cardiothoracic Surgeons and there is no on call commitment for this post.
At the current time this post is based at Morriston Hospital. There may be occasions when you will be requested to work at other locations within Swansea Bay University Health Board. We reserve the right to transfer you, following consultation, to any of its locations, in accordance with the needs of the service. In such circumstances, a change of base may carry an entitlement to excess travel payments.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all-Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme (MARS) and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes. About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales. Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights Experience
Essential
Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (Working Together) Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Desirable
Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (Always Improving) Values partnership with other agencies (Working Together) Skills and Abilities
Essential
Effective leadership ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, takes time to listen, understand and involve people receptive to appropriate change (Working Together) Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (Caring for each other) Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (Caring for each other) Understands information systems and technology Extensive experience as an independent operator in adult cardiac surgery Desirable
Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (Always Improving) Thoracic Subspecialty experience Personal Attributes
Essential
Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to undertake on-call A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (Always Improving) Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people see people as individuals 130-MSG9966S
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You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all-Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme (MARS) and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes. About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales. Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club. Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights Experience
Essential
Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (Working Together) Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Desirable
Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (Always Improving) Values partnership with other agencies (Working Together) Skills and Abilities
Essential
Effective leadership ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, takes time to listen, understand and involve people receptive to appropriate change (Working Together) Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (Caring for each other) Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (Caring for each other) Understands information systems and technology Extensive experience as an independent operator in adult cardiac surgery Desirable
Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (Always Improving) Thoracic Subspecialty experience Personal Attributes
Essential
Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to undertake on-call A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (Always Improving) Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people see people as individuals 130-MSG9966S
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