Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our department in an exciting opportunity to broaden their experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics as a Specialty Doctor.

The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital with on-call cover at Prince Phillip Hospital.

You will provide a comprehensive elective and trauma service working closely with other members of the team for all admissions to the ward, clinical investigations, diagnosis and treatments.

The department has a strong ethos around training and education for development of our medical staff.  There is a regular programme of audit and governance meetings, teaching during the morning trauma meetings and dedicated teaching sessions.

We are looking for candidates with a commitment to excellence in team working and relationships who can also demonstrate the desire to develop knowledge and skills and works with enthusiasm.

The post-holders will be expected to take part in full on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

To participate in providing a service for Orthopaedics to the hospital and community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your Consultant.

Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.  The duties also involve maintaining patient's clinical notes and discharge summaries. The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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