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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointees main responsibilities will be to:

• 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 colleagues