Job summaryThis post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of acute surgical services to the Local Health Board in Cwm Taf. The post will be part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) Team and provide support to the on call rota based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The post arises due to a vacancy in the higher specialist training scheme for T&O. The post holder will be required to support the delivery of outpatient, inpatient and emergency services for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the specialist area, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and Management Teams.Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobSpecialty Doctor - Trauma & OrthopaedicsRelationshipsThe successful candidate will be one of a number of Doctors who will be supported by a team of consultants, middle grades, junior doctors and Nurse Practitioners.The role will cover all aspects of T&O admissions working at Middle Grade level. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to gain wider experience in the specialty in an acute setting. The post holder will be required to work as one of the middle grades on the on call rota.A wide range of general experience is a requirement, and special interests, which compliment existing services, will be supported.RoleTo enhance services within the Clinical Services Group.To assist in team building across all Clinical Service Groups and teams.Clinical Sessions include:Outpatient ClinicsTheatre SessionsWard RoundsPre Operative AssessmentPost Operative AssessmentOn-callThere is a 1:6 on call commitment on a middle grade rota.Supporting Professional ActivityResearchClinical Audit and Risk ManagementAdministrationEducation and training. Whilst this post is not recognised for training purposes, every effort will be made to provide opportunity for training equivalent to official training posts.About usCwm 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 improveWe treat everyone with respectWe all work together as one teamWe 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see supporting documents attached for job description.Role includes 1:6 on call commitments including NROC and weekend cover.Clinical Sessions include:Outpatient ClinicsTheatre SessionsWard RoundsPre Operative AssessmentPost Operative AssessmentOn-callPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGMC Registration with a license to practiceMRCS or equivalentDesirableFRCS or EquivalentKnowledgeEssentialExperience of UK NHS Hospitals, systems, practices.Research/TrainingEssentialProven experience in Audit and Research.DesirableTrack record (Publications/ Presentations) Higher qualification/ courses in Research / AuditExperienceEssentialExperience at T&O middle grade.ATLS and ALS certifiedExperience of on call duties at this level.DesirableWorked at middle grade in Acute General Surgery Department.Personal skillsEssentialAble to communicate well with colleagues, patients and relatives.To be flexible and work as part of a team to meet the needs of the service.High degree of motivation, self-starter.Ability to organise and prioitise workload.Ability to cope with stressful situations, including clinical crises and make sound clinical judgement independentlyDesirableAble to motivate and lead.ManagementEssentialExperience of organising on call rotas.DesirableSpecific management training/ courses or qualifications.Experience in managing junior staff and organising theatre lists etc.Disclosure 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardAddressRoyal Glamorgan HospitalYnysmaerdyPontyclunCF72 8XREmployer's websitehttps://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)