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This is a substantive consultant paediatrician post, become available due to reduced sessions within the existing team. This is a traditional consultant post with no contribution to Tier 2 rota. The post-holder would be part of a team of 9 consultants providing paediatric and neonatal care in PCH and 2 community paediatricians. Neonatal experience required to support on-site neonatal services., This is a replacement full time 10 session post offering 8 sessions DCC and 2 SPA sessions. SPA can be increased up to 3 sessions (and DCC proportionately reduced) subject to the post holder taking up departmental lead roles that attract additional SPA. Part time arrangements will be considered. The post holder will be based at PCH.,

• To provide clinical leadership in general paediatrics and Neonatal care in PCH.


• Provision of supervision of junior medical staff.


• Participate in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme.


• Participate in clinical governance issues, which include medical audit and research.


• Participate in the consultant of the week system for general paediatrics at a frequency of 1:8 weeks.


• Participate in the consultant of the week system for Neonatal unit, 4-5 / year


• Provide on call off-site Consultant cover 1:9 frequency


• Contribute to safeguarding rota one day a month
  
  Full GMC registration oMB, BS or equivalent oMRCPCH or equivalent oEligible for CCT within 6 months of interview date will be considered. oNLS and APLS/EPLS certified oExperience in paediatric Diabetes


Desirable

• Relevant higher degree e.g. MD PhD MSc oNLS /APLS/EPLS instructor oSPIN in paediatric Diabetes


Relevant Experience
Essential

• At time of interview, the candidate must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated CCT / CESR-CP date, if progress has been satisfactory and it is anticipated that the outcome of the final ARCP will recommend that training will be completed by the time, the recommended CCT / CESR date is reached or have a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from an EEA country or Switzerland which will allow direct entry onto the Specialist Register. oPrior to taking up the post, the candidate must be on the Specialist Register. oNeonatal experience oExperience in Paediatric Diabetes


Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working oLeadership skills. oExperience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. general practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health oSpecialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area.


Ability
Essential

• Able to keep good medical notes. oAbility to work unsupervised and make decisions oGood written and oral communication skills oDemonstrate ability to manage time effectively oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team oAt least level 3 child protection training oExperience in issues relating to immunizations


Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team oDemonstrate ability to communicate effectively e.g. report writing, thesis


Audit and Research
Essential

• Participate in research, clinical audit and quality improvement projects


Desirable

• Presentation at Regional meetings. oFormal research training oDemonstrate ability to design a research or audit project, Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS. oUnderstanding of management issues including medical discipline, clinical governance and service planning oWillingness to lead service developments, Shows interest and demonstrated ability oDemonstrate ability to manage e.g. project work, mentoring staff, Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors. oWillingness to teach medical undergraduates. oEvidence of substantive professional development. oParticipation in departmental teaching, Organisation of further training programmes in medical education. oFormal training in teaching methods oDemonstrate ability in teaching and training, High ethical and professional standards. oAble to demonstrate commitment to evidence based practice. oPotential to cope with stressful situations., Good general health. oDemonstrates understanding of the value of multi- disciplinary, multi-agency working., Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. oAbility to work as part of a team. oDemonstrates knowledge of current issues in the wider NHS. oAbility to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service. oEvidence of previous good performance and attendance. oEvidence of current Hepatitis B status. Subject to satisfactory: oImmigration status oHealth clearance oDisclosure check oRegistration with the G.M.C
  
  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.


We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve


• We treat everyone with respect


• We all work together as one team


We are a proud local employer around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve., Welcome

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) provides primary, community, hospital and mental health services to the 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Providing great health care to our community is our number one priority.

CTMUHB is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales, with three district general hospital sites, and was formed in 2019. We are ideally situated between Wales' capital city Cardiff to the south, the coastal town of Porthcawl to the west, and the stunning scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park to the north where you can explore the breath-taking beauty of the mountains, waterfalls and woodlands. We operate within a vibrant community, rich with history and heritage. You can also explore other parts of Wales. Our central location makes us the perfect starting point and we're within easy reach of vibrant cities including Swansea and Bristol, as well as Cardiff.

If you come to work in Cwm Taf Morgannwg you will be guaranteed a warm Welsh welcome, opportunities for professional development and a clinical environment that innovates to improve. With almost 12,000 staff our workforce is the lifeblood not only of the University Health Board, but also many of the communities that we serve. We take our staff wellbeing seriously and have dedicated wellbeing rooms and mindfulness sessions. Our Health Board is committed to building a culture it feels proud of, with recognisable values at its core that can be felt and understood by every person who comes into contact with them.

You don't have to speak Welsh to work in our organisation but we will give you the opportunity to learn. We take staff development seriously and encourage everyone to flourish and progress during their time with us.

For those of you with a young family childcare is available on all three acute hospital sites. There are excellent schools and affordable housing both within and just outside the Health Board.

Whether its paddle boarding, caving, outdoor swimming or singing in a male voice choir- Cwm Taf Morgannwg will provide a fantastic work-life balance for everyone.