Job overview

This post is fixed term/secondment for 24 months due to meet the needs of the service

The successful candidate will join the Community Hospital Service based at Brecon Hospital, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care for patients with frailty, rehabilitation and complex medical needs. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in community-based medicine, integrated care and the management of patients transitioning from acute hospital settings.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Physician/ Specialist and will be supported to develop clinical, leadership and quality improvement skills. In keeping with Powys Teaching Health Board's integrated approach to care, there may also be opportunities to gain experience within Mental Health and Learning Disability services, depending on individual interests and service requirements, providing exposure to a broader range of community and integrated care pathways.

Main duties of the job

At the strategies heart are the Health Boards eight objectives:

·         Focus on Wellbeing – promoting, supporting and facilitating the physical and mental well-being of people across the life course.

·         Early Help and Support – through development of Primary and Community Care services, including improved access.

·         Tackling the ‘Big 4’ – developing key services for mental health, cancer, respiratory and circulatory care.

·         Joined Up Care – a collaborative approach aimed at bringing care closer to home.

·         Workforce Futures – transforming the workforce to meet the needs of the population and the demands of the service.

·         Innovative Environments – delivering safe, effective, and sustainable physical environments, and developing new and innovative ideas.

·         Digital First – a conscious shift towards utilising new technologies.

·         Transforming in Partnership – embedding the principles of prudent and value-based healthcare.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.