Consultant in Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism

at  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The new consultant will undertake ward work alongside consultant colleagues. Each consultant will work 2 weeks on the wards (with 2 clinics) also contributing to the acute medical intake, followed by 6 weeks off the wards (with 4 clinics). They will contribute to the acute general medical on call rota, including post take ward rounds, at the weekend on a 1:19 frequency. There is currently no weekday on-call commitment in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Over the year this equates to an average 10-session contract.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism will be the primary specialty for the post holder. The appointee will have joint responsibility, with the current members of the Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism team, for the provision of a consultant led and delivered service
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Interview date: 6th June 2024
Cwm 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.

cover inpatient medical wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital with responsibility for up to 20-25 inpatients. Average medical intake of 30-35 patients in 24 hours
undertake Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism specialist clinics with a template of 2 new and 8 follow up patients or equivalent
participate in the acute general medical on call rota, including post take ward rounds, at the weekend on a 1:19 frequency. There is currently no weekday on-call commitment in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital
provide dedicated consultant support for your allocated GP practices which will include email and telephone support, and regular clinics when not on ward cover
in liaison with consultant colleagues, have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with any Health Board operational / strategic plan(s) (as amended from time to time)
be expected to make a significant contribution to the directorate business planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure
be responsible for carrying out teaching, training and accreditation duties as required. He/she will contribute and participate in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
provide clinical leadership and supervision to the dietetic, podiatry, nursing, and support staff within the team
provide advice to Trust managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services
promote a culture and work in a multidisciplinary environment
participate in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD – attendance at audit and other governance meetings
provide educational, clinical and professional supervision of junior medical staff
participate in departmental journal club meetings, teaching sessions, and grand rounds and will contribute to local, regional and national audits
be encouraged to contribute posters and presentations in National and International meetings and also publish widely in well acclaimed peer reviewed journals
participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff and staff of other disciplines as appropriate. To assist the Human Resources Department to follow the local and National employment policies and procedures
undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies
conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Directorates and Health Board’s service plans
maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the directorate and Health Board
be familiar with and actively promote adherence to the regulatory framework including NICE and National Service Framework Guidance and to actively promote professional standards “The Duties of a Doctor”
undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies
be involved in and actively manage complaints and any medico legal claims in their area of practice, management of serious incidents and responsibility for sharing any organizational learning from these
monitor and respond to measures of patient experience
work actively to reduce unintended harm to patients
adhere to the Health Board’s Clinical Incident Policy
attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME requirements
participate in an annual Job Planning Review process, the Health Board’s Annual Appraisal process and the GMC’s Revalidation process
attend weekly medical directorate clinical meetings, and the monthly Medical Directorate management meeting
provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Health Board needs
work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder
co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and an expectation to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required
ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate medical staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients
observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Cwm Taf Health Board together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleague