Consultant General Surgeon with interest in Upper GI

countrysideOpportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and researchYou 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.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sYLifestyle in Wales - Leadership in
Hywel Dda - Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUScGlangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3IVirtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU, 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.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sYLifestyle in Wales - Leadership in Hywel Dda - Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUScGlangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3IVirtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBUPerson Specification, EssentialUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.DesirableKnowledge of risk management.
Safeguarding
EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other
DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
EssentialFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.DesirableAdditional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience
EssentialBroad based experience within the specialty area.Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.Experience of leading a team.DesirablePrevious experience working in the UK or NHS.
Research and Scholarship
EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful wayDesirableActive participation in research.
Clinical Governance
EssentialUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.DesirableKnowledge of risk management.
Safeguarding
EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other
DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Reference number100-MED-GGH-387-CJob locationsGlangwili General Hospital/ Withybush General HospitalDolgwili Road/ Fishguard RoadCarmarthen/ HaverfordwestSA31 2AFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAbout you: You will be: An experienced General Surgeon with strong laparoscopic skills Competent in managing a broad spectrum of general surgery procedures Skilled in Upper GI surgery and endoscopy Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and service development A collaborative team player with excellent leadership and communication skills Committed to delivering care in a patient-centred, innovative rural healthcare settingWhy join Hywel Dda UHB? Work across hospital sites with varied and rewarding clinical exposure Be part of a friendly, close-knit surgical team with strong MDT collaboration Access a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, supporting high-quality procedural work Enjoy the work-life balance of West Wales, with outstanding coastline and, Job responsibilitiesAbout you: You will be: An experienced General Surgeon with strong laparoscopic skills Competent in managing a broad spectrum of general surgery procedures Skilled in Upper GI surgery and endoscopy Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and service development A collaborative team player with excellent leadership and communication skills Committed to delivering care in a patient-centred, innovative rural healthcare settingWhy join Hywel Dda UHB? Work across hospital sites with varied and rewarding clinical exposure Be part of a friendly, close-knit surgical team with strong MDT collaboration Access a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, supporting high-quality procedural work Enjoy the work-life balance of West Wales, with outstanding coastline and countrysideOpportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and researchYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The, EssentialFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.DesirableAdditional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience
EssentialBroad based experience within the specialty area.Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.Experience of leading a team.DesirablePrevious experience working in the UK or NHS.
Research and Scholarship
EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful wayDesirableActive participation in research.

and laparoscopic surgeryo Participate in the emergency general surgery on-call rota (1:8)o Undertake elective procedures at Withybush General Hospital, including within a JAG-accredited endoscopy serviceo Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staffo Contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment, supporting service development and innovationo Support delivery of RTT and Standard Cancer Pathway (SCP) targetso Engage in teaching, training and educational supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate learnerso Participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement initiativeso Work collaboratively with primary care and community teams to enhance patient pathwayso Maintain continuing professional development and revalidation requirementsAbout usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.We have over 13,000 staff and together we
provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.Our services are provided in:Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesDetailsDate