ConsultantUrology

Locum Consultant Urologist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Llantrisant

Salary

£125,509 – £125,509

Posted

2 days ago

About the role

This post will join the team of Consultants responsible for the provision of urological services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The Urology Consultants share the responsibility of providing Urology services for the local population in all CTM District General Hospitals and sister hospitals. The Urology Service is undergoing an exciting service model change with the proposed plan of an on-call rota being centralised at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and using our strengths at other District General Hospitals sites to build a sustainable service. The service is going through a transformation change and it is an exciting time to be part of the service. The Consultant post will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (RGH) for On call and inpatient care, the post holder will be expected to work at all of CTM sites. All elective cases in POW are currently daycase only, with no overnight stay and there are no Urology in patients at PoW. There is a full clinical team based at RGH with training and non training middle grades, a core trainee and Foundation year 1 doctors. An ACP has been appointed to do a daily ward round in PoW which will be supported by consultants doing sessions at PoW and who will be job planned for ward rounds. All emergency paediatric patients are assessed by the paediatric team and escalated to the general surgical team. This post is fixed term for up to 3 months to meet the needs of the service.

Locum Consultant Urologist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise, agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions. Undertake wards rounds to identify and assess problems and plan management of care and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely. Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and the family. Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to their maximum potential.Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Person specification

Essential

FRCS(Urol) or equivalent /Full GMC registration
Interest in General Urology Able to undertake a general urology on call Sees patients within a holistic context Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Understands evidence-based practice Interest in research & development, Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Understands evidence-based practice, Interest in research & development, Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Able to operate effectively in a committee; contributes to strategic decision-making Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility, Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands

Desirable

Postgraduate degree
Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Project Management within Urology