Job summary

Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.

Applications are invited to join a dynamic team of Cardiologists, based at the Cardiac Centre in Morriston Hospital. We are looking for a visionary and hard-working candidate to join our department, where all Cardiac inpatients are based. The post is fixed term starting February 2027 for 12 months only until February 2028.

The successful post holder will join existing colleagues on the SpR rota, support new and follow up patient clinics for Cardiology and participate in the running of a fast paced, regional Cardiology service within SBUHB.

We welcome candidates with a strong grounding in angioplasty and structural intervention. The successful candidate will join the wider team of cardiologists working at SBUHB to provide secondary cardiology care for the Swansea Bay patients and tertiary cardiac care for the population of Mid and West Wales. We place a great emphasis on continuous professional development and will actively support you in the achievement of personal goals.

Main duties of the job

The new appointee will work with the current team to support the Cardiology service and participate in the SpR rota. The primary focus of the post will be to provide a first-rate outpatient, interventional and follow up service for patients with Cardiology conditions. This will include:

i. Cardiology assessment of acute cardiac admissions to the Cardiac Centre

ii. Participate in an SpR on call rota

iii. Deliver an outpatient review and follow up service for Cardiology.

iv. Manage in patients admitted to the Cardiac Centre.

v. Participate in the Cardiac MDT schedule.

vi. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake clinical research in cardiology, and there is considerable scope for collaboration with colleagues and participation in ongoing research projects.

vii. Participation in the departmental clinical governance and audit program, multi- disciplinary and educational meetings.

viii. Supervision and training of junior medical staff and undergraduate medical students.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£56,925 to £80,730 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-55818716-031126

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice.
• Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of IT.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Part way through SpR interventional or structural Cardiology training

Desirable

• Completed/completing SpR interventional or structural Cardiology training
• Higher professional qualification (or part)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in full time hospital SpR level in Cardiology
• Involvement in audit and research projects.
• Computer/IT/Research skills

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Experience of research
• Publications in relevant journals

Disposition

Essential

• Approachable manner
• Flexible attitude

Special Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to continuing educational and personal development.
• Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
• Valid permit/status to remain/work in the UK

Person Specification Skills Essential Good communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills. Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary team. Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative. Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice. Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice. Desirable Advanced knowledge of IT. Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration Part way through SpR interventional or structural Cardiology training Desirable Completed/completing SpR interventional or structural Cardiology training Higher professional qualification (or part) Experience Essential Significant experience in full time hospital SpR level in Cardiology Involvement in audit and research projects. Computer/IT/Research skills Desirable Teaching skills Experience of research Publications in relevant journals Disposition Essential Approachable manner Flexible attitude Special Requirements Essential Commitment to continuing educational and personal development. Evidence of continuing education and personal development. Valid permit/status to remain/work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

An exciting opportunity for an optometrist, ophthalmic nurse or orthoptist to work part time as part of the glaucoma ophthalmology team within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The successful candidate/ candidates will have weekly sessions working in our consultant led ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment centres which provide an excellent opportunity to develop higher clinical expertise in the field of glaucoma.

Main duties of the job

To work as a highly skilled autonomous senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge in the field of glaucoma using highly specialist testing skills, providing patient-centered clinical care. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.

To be responsible for diagnosis and planning, implementation and monitoring individual treatment plans/care pathways using advanced clinical reasoning andevidence based practice for both new and follow up patients.

To work closely with the glaucoma consultant ophthalmologist and the non-medicalservice lead for glaucoma.

To supervise and give highly specialist advice to members of the multidisciplinary team whilst ensuring safe practice and compliance with clinical governance through use ofpolicies and protocols.

Where professional training permits, undertakes non-medical prescribing within sphere of competence. Complying with the requirements of the non-medicalprescribing policy and professional body guidance e.g. independent prescribing qualification/ medical exemptions qualification

To attend advanced training and specialist courses to maintain and develop skills and maintain evidence based practice.

To deputise for the Lead for glaucoma services, Swansea Bay University Health Board

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 months due to Maternity Cover

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and well motivated individuals to join our team providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients. We also welcome applications from people with minimal or no Phlebotomy experience providing they have other required attributes.

The successful candidates will be required to undertake a wide range of duties appropriate to the Phlebotomy section but will mainly be involved with the collection of blood samples by venepuncture for analysis from hospital wards, outpatients, primary care and community clinics.

We currently have hours available at our Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals as well as NPT resource centre, Gorseinon Hospital and Central Clinic. Successful candidates will need to be able to cover any of these sites.

The successful candidates will be required to participate in the weekend / bank holiday rota.You will be required to travel between sites in a timely manner.

Having a blood test done is often an essential step in a patients diagnosis or treatment and the care we give makes a real difference to this journey.

Main duties of the job

To collect blood samples by venepuncture from patients in a supervisedenvironment.To be able to communicate effectively with all members ofstaff and patients, whilst being sensitive to patients' needs.To learn all Phlebotomy skills to enable accurate collection of blood samples.Preparing and maintaining clinical areas.To work accurately and safely underpressure.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.The role will involve visiting GP Surgeries and outlying Hospitals as well as performing venepuncture in inpatients. The role will include weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS184-1026

Job locations

Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, Central Clinic, Gorseinon Hospital, NPT Resource Centre

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Evidence of maintaining their personal development
• Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the clinical team
• Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
• Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
• Understands the principles of - confidentiality, consent prior to undertaking care, when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe,
• Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework

Desirable

• Vocational qualification in a healthcare related subject.
• Basic First aid qualification
• ECDL or equivalent
• Vocational Qualification level 3 in relation to a relevant Healthcare Science subject Or Attainment of SBU Health Board Phlebotomy Training Modules to Intermediate Level & Attainment of Advanced Phlebotomist training modules.
• Experience in Phlebotomy.

Experience

Essential

• Working with public/patients
• Working in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training.
• Relevant experience of working in a hospital environment.
• Relevant experience of working with the public.
• Full awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols applicable to Phlebotomy including infection control.
• Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Evidence of maintaining their personal development Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the clinical team Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements Understands the principles of - confidentiality, consent prior to undertaking care, when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework Desirable Vocational qualification in a healthcare related subject. Basic First aid qualification ECDL or equivalent Vocational Qualification level 3 in relation to a relevant Healthcare Science subject Or Attainment of SBU Health Board Phlebotomy Training Modules to Intermediate Level & Attainment of Advanced Phlebotomist training modules. Experience in Phlebotomy. Experience Essential Working with public/patients Working in a team environment Ability to effectively communicate with people Desirable Experience of delivering training. Relevant experience of working in a hospital environment. Relevant experience of working with the public. Full awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols applicable to Phlebotomy including infection control. Ability to speak Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, Central Clinic, Gorseinon Hospital, NPT Resource Centre

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston, Singleton, Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, Central Clinic, Gorseinon Hospital, NPT Resource Centre

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist to join our established team. The post is a replacement post for an upcoming vacancy on the on-call rota and will be based at Singleton Hospital.

There will also be the opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake a variety of other subspecialty elective work across the health board through a number of flexible sessions

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of emergency and elective general anaesthesia to the population of SBUHB within the scope of practice reflected in the provisional 'Job Plan' (please see Job Description).

The on-call commitment will be to the Obstetric Anaesthetic Rota at a minimum frequency of 1 in 8. In addition to emergency obstetric care, and in rare circumstances, the post will include out of hours emergency cover of the CEPOD theatre.

The successful applicant will work with and support 2 resident anaesthetists, one of which has sole responsibility to the labour ward and the other to the wider hospital and labour ward.

The provisional job plan includes a 'flexible in year' component. These sessions are included in order to both support a candidates specialist interests as well as providing the department with the ability to facilitate availability against clinical need.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings.

We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.

Job summary

Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.

The Paediatric Department at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individuals to join their team to undertake 0.8 WTE post on a Fixed term basis as a Senior Clinical Fellow ( LAS) post to cover LTFT Resident Doctor training vacancies. Post will commence 2nd September 2026 until 31st August 2027. Post is not able to be extended beyond this date currently.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in an area of paediatrics similar to that of other trainees in the department. The post will be predominantly ward based but with opportunity to attend clinics. The post will participate on the on call rota.

The successful candidate should have previous experience of working in the NHS and will work together with the wider clinical team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors and other Allied Health Professionals to provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise or show evidence that it will be issued by start date. We are not able to sponsor candidates for GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

This post is aimed at ST Higher level. The post will start as soon as possible. The post-holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in Paediatrics. In addition to this, there will be specific responsibilities in relation to the Paediatric Assessment Unit, the Out-Patient Department, liaison with the Accident & Emergency Department and other specialties. We encourage uptake of training opportunities and will support relevant courses for the candidate's education and training needs.

Even though the posts will not be recognised for training the successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend teaching and participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects where possible similar to the Wales Deanery Trainees. The successful candidates will also have dedicated educational supervisor. These posts will participate on the medical on call rota and have similar responsibilities to the training grades. There is a study leave budget available and associated funding will be considered by the Medical Director Office and approved for educational opportunities.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.

The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.

Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£56,925 to £80,730 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-55801470-191026

Job locations

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertise post start date for the vacancy
• oEvidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPCH Progress+ curriculum, by point of application
• oHave at least 12 months' experience of working in Paediatrics; this must include at least 6 months in Neonatology at the point of application and 6 months in General Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) by time of application
• Previous Experience of working in the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

• oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• oSuccess in 2 of the three written MRCPCH papers at time of application and within the last 7 years

Desirable

• oAny postgraduate university qualifications (not including 'Honorary' MA).

Clinical Skills - Clinical Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge, skills, and judgement to improve patient care
• oRecognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient in a paediatric and neonatal setting.
• oDemonstrable competence of, and recognition of safeguarding concerns around children and young people with appropriate escalation
• oAt least 6 months experience in neonatal medicine at point of application
• oAt least 6 months experience of general paediatric services at the time of application

Desirable

• oDemonstrable competence of training in paediatric and neonatal life support.

Academic Skills - Research, Audit and Quality Improvement:

Essential

• oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical quality improvement projects, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, and patient safety

Desirable

• oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• oEvidence of active participation in audit and quality improvement projects

Academic Skills - Teaching

Essential

• oEvidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching

Desirable

• oCan describe reflection of teaching feedback.
• oCan describe use of the teaching evaluation in improving quality of teaching

Personal Skills

Essential

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Managing others and team involvement
• Organisation and planning
• Vigilance and situational awareness
• Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty
• Values

Desirable

• Management and leadership skills
• Other

Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development

Essential

• oDemonstrates passion for working with children and their families.
• oShows understanding of challenges of working within Paediatrics.
• oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty.
• oCommitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s
• oEvidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

• oExtracurricular activities/achievements that demonstrate relevant learning and personal development

Person Specification Experience Essential oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertise post start date for the vacancy oEvidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPCH Progress+ curriculum, by point of application oHave at least 12 months' experience of working in Paediatrics; this must include at least 6 months in Neonatology at the point of application and 6 months in General Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) by time of application Previous Experience of working in the NHS Qualifications Essential oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oSuccess in 2 of the three written MRCPCH papers at time of application and within the last 7 years Desirable oAny postgraduate university qualifications (not including 'Honorary' MA). Clinical Skills - Clinical Knowledge & Expertise Essential oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge, skills, and judgement to improve patient care oRecognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient in a paediatric and neonatal setting. oDemonstrable competence of, and recognition of safeguarding concerns around children and young people with appropriate escalation oAt least 6 months experience in neonatal medicine at point of application oAt least 6 months experience of general paediatric services at the time of application Desirable oDemonstrable competence of training in paediatric and neonatal life support. Academic Skills - Research, Audit and Quality Improvement: Essential oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical quality improvement projects, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, and patient safety Desirable oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements oEvidence of active participation in audit and quality improvement projects Academic Skills - Teaching Essential oEvidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching Desirable oCan describe reflection of teaching feedback. oCan describe use of the teaching evaluation in improving quality of teaching Personal Skills Essential Communication skills IT skills Problem solving and decision making Empathy and sensitivity Managing others and team involvement Organisation and planning Vigilance and situational awareness Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty Values Desirable Management and leadership skills Other Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development Essential oDemonstrates passion for working with children and their families. oShows understanding of challenges of working within Paediatrics. oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty. oCommitment to continuing personal and professional development. oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s oEvidence of self-reflective practice Desirable oExtracurricular activities/achievements that demonstrate relevant learning and personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Morriston Hospital

Heol Maes Eglwys

Swansea

SA6 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)