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Job overview
This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of acute services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The post will be part of the surgical team and provide support to the Combined General on-call rota for emergency work at night.
The post 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.
The post will be expected to take part in the on call rota based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital. This may be subject to change.
This post is fixed term for up to 6 months (until February 2nd 2027) to cover a Deanery vacancy.
Main duties of the job
- Regular outpatient clinics
- Regular operating lists supervised by a Consultant.
- To be actively involved in the management and decision making for patients.
- To be available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
- To conduct ward rounds to identify and assess problems and assist in joint plans for management of care.
- To contribute to an appropriate model of care which, recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family.
- To contribute with the multi-disciplinary team in the use of referenced, evidence based guidelines, which are dated, signed and reviewed at least bi-annually or more frequently in light of new evidence
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Regular outpatient clinics
- Regular operating lists supervised by a Consultant.
- To be actively involved in the management and decision making for patients.
- To be available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
- To conduct ward rounds to identify and assess problems and assist in joint plans for management of care.
- To contribute to an appropriate model of care which, recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family.
- To contribute with the multi-disciplinary team in the use of referenced, evidence based guidelines, which are dated, signed and reviewed at least bi-annually or more frequently in light of new evidence
Person specification
Training
Essential
- Extensive years in a recognised training post or equivalent
Desirable
- Some structured Higher Specialist Training
Management
Desirable
- Specific management training/ courses or qualifications. Experience of organising on call rotas, Experience in managing junior staff and organising theatre lists etc.
Qualification
Essential
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent
Research/Audit
Essential
- Keen interest in audit and research
Desirable
- Track record (Publications/ Presentations) Higher qualification/ courses in Research / Audit
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able 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
Desirable
- Able to motivate and lead Able to supervise and support junior staff in a constructive manner
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Keen interest in learning and teaching
Desirable
- Diddordeb brwd mewn dysgu ac addysgu
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Senior House Officer level or extensive equivalent post-graduation experience. ATLS and ALS certified Applicants who are nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas are required to show the equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
- Experience of having worked at middle grade level in an acute general surgical department.
Physical Requirement
Essential
- Capable of performing all duties of the post to a satisfactory standard
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor General Surgery role. The advertised salary is £56,925 - £80,730 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term for up to 6 months to cover a Deanery vacancy). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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