Specialty Doctor

The post-holder will join the friendly and enthusiastic clinical team based working across Cwm Taf Morgannwg as a Speciality doctor covering Stroke Medicine. The Stroke Unit is presently based in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital as part of an Urgent Service Change but may be placed at any of our 3 District General Hospitals in the future. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales, RGH is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff and Swansea and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park within easy distance. Welsh and English speakers are both equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job These are full time posts, replacement of a recently vacated posts. The post offers significant developmental opportunities to further the applicants interest in Stroke Medicine. This posts provide speciality doctor cover to support the consultants and resident doctors on the acute stroke unit. This posts welcome candidates who wish to be supported through the CESR route to gain entry to the specialist register, or candidates who wish to pursue a post as a specialist grade. This post has no on-call commitment associated with it, but the post-holder may wish to work as a "Medical Registrar" or pursue sufficient competencies to join the "Out of Hours Stroke" rota., 1. Supporting ward rounds in the Acute Stroke Unit. 2. Supervision of the resident medical team and acts as a source of advice and support to the nursing staff. 3. Review patients presenting with signs of an acute stroke in the Emergency Department and advise on the need for admission to the stroke unit, supported by the stroke consultant of the day. 4. Attend stroke clinic and TIA clinics 5. Participate in clinical/medical audit, teaching and research within the stroke service and General Medical services across the base hospital Job description, 1. Supporting ward rounds in the Acute Stroke Unit. 2. Supervision of the resident medical team and acts as a source of advice and support to the nursing staff. 3. Review patients presenting with signs of an acute stroke in the Emergency Department and advise on the need for admission to the stroke unit, supported by the stroke consultant of the day. 4. Attend stroke clinic and TIA clinics 5. Participate in clinical/medical audit, teaching and research within the stroke service and General Medical services across the base hospital

Knowledge Essential

• Full GMC Registration MBBCh or equivalent
Desirable
• MRCP or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate, 3 of which in are in medical specialities Experience of stroke medicine at IMT or Registrar level
Desirable
• Wide experience of medical specialities
Audit & Research Essential
• Evidence of involvement with clinical audit and Quality Improvement
Desirable
• Presentation at national or regional meetings Formal training in Quality Improvement
Person Specification Knowledge Essential
• Full GMC Registration MBBCh or equivalent
Desirable
• MRCP or equivalent
Experience Essential
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate, 3 of which in are in medical specialities Experience of stroke medicine at IMT or Registrar level
Desirable
• Wide experience of medical specialities
Audit & Research Essential
• Evidence of involvement with clinical audit and Quality Improvement
Desirable
• Presentation at national or regional meetings Formal training in Quality Improvement
  
  Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: o We listen, learn, and improve o We treat everyone with respect o We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.