This is a fantastic opportunity within the Colorectal Surgery department at University Hospital of Wales for the successful candidate to gain experience of working in a busy general surgery department. The successful candidate will have opportunities to further their surgical knowledge through exposure to clinics, operating lists, ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings and formal teaching. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in audits, presentations and teachings.

Main duties of the job

The clinical fellow will help the surgical teams in managing both elective and emergency patients. They will work alongside foundation doctors, specialty trainees and clinical fellows in managing patients from the time of their admission, throughout their treatment, to the time of their discharge. Patients will need to be seen on daily ward rounds. The post holder will work across sites and will have ample opportunity to gain experience of colorectal surgery. There is a 1:14 on- call rota commitment with this post. The post holder will be required to support the foundation, core and junior fellow doctors and liaise with the registrars regarding patient care. We would encourage regular audit/teaching and support career development.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MSc or PHD
• Intercalated Degree

Professional Registration
Essential

• Current GMC certificate with a licence to practice
• Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract

Skills
Essential

• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
• Research and Interests relevant to speciality
• Teaching Experience

Desirable

• Audit

Experience
Essential

• Clinical Experience
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in Colorectal Surgery

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