Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to join our team of Consultants and SAS doctors responsible for the provision of anaesthetics at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The post is based at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil but the post holder will be required to work across other acute hospitals should the need arise.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment / employment break.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job
The Senior Clinical Fellow is an important member of the department. The post holder will be encouraged to be involved in teaching, audit, research and QI projects. The successful post holder will have a good blend of independence and support from the consultant body.

The post holder will participate in a 1:8 full shift rota pattern with prospective cover. This rota covers Obstetrics out of hours and a wide range of sub-specialty elective work during the normal working day. In order to be considered applicants must have at least three years experience in Anaesthetics including a minimum of six months experience in Obstetrics. Applicants must have also passed the Primary FRCA or equivalent.

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.

About us
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:

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

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and 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.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and eligible to work in the UK
• ALS certified
• Primary FRCA

Desirable

• ATLS qualified
• APLS qualified

Experience
Essential

• 3 years post graduate training in Anaesthesia to include a minimum of 6 months in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience of working in the UK

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to work unsupervised during unsocible hours

Personality Requirements
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Audit Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to the audit process

Risk Management Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of risk management

Desirable

• Experience of incident reporting and investigations

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).