Hywel Dda University Health Board
Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job Opportunity: Specialty Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our department in an exciting opportunity to broaden their experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics as a Specialty Doctor.
Location
The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital with on-call cover at Prince Phillip Hospital.
Responsibilities
You will provide a comprehensive elective and trauma service working closely with other members of the team for all admissions to the ward, clinical investigations, diagnosis and treatments.
Training and Development
The department has a strong ethos around training and education for development of our medical staff. There is a regular programme of audit and governance meetings, teaching during the morning trauma meetings and dedicated teaching sessions.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates with a commitment to excellence in team working and relationships who can also demonstrate the desire to develop knowledge and skills and works with enthusiasm.
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On-Call Rota
The post-holders will be expected to take part in full on-call rota.
Duties
To participate in providing a service for Orthopaedics to the hospital and community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your Consultant.
- Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted.
- The duties also involve maintaining patient's clinical notes and discharge summaries.
- The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel 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.
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Our Services
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 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 providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Contact for Further Details/Informal Visits
- Name: Owain Ennis
- Job title: Clinical Lead - Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Email address: Owain.Ennis@wales.nhs.uk
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