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Description
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.
This is Paediatric Emergency Medicine post, being recruited as one of a locum posts (7 DCC 3 SPA) joining a team of 18 wte consultants leading the Emergency Department at Morriston Hospital. Our workforce plan has been developed to provide quality patient care delivered by a team supported to reach their full potential; enhance their skills with dedicated time to develop special interests and with innovative job planning and progression for both sustainable working and a quality work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
The Emergency Department at Morriston Hospital is the major unit for South West Wales seeing approximately 85,000 new patients per year of which over 18,000 are under 18 years of age. Due to surrounding minor injury units, there is an emphasis at Morriston on major trauma and serious medical presentations. The unit benefits from the on-site support of all major specialties with ophthalmology, neonatology and obstetrics & gynaecology located on the Singleton hospital site in Swansea and cranial neurosurgery and paediatric intensive care provided at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
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.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£121,264 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-MSG10069L
Job locations
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys
Swansea
SA6 6LN
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.
You will be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory.
You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme (MARS) and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional dev
elopment to fulfill Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes.
You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the service and directorate planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.
You will participate in the 1 in 6 on call rota at Morriston Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may also be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board. Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties. Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy and procedures for claiming.
The Emergency Department at Morriston Hospital is the major unit for South West Wales seeing more than 85,000 new patients per year and around 6,000 follow-ups. Due to surrounding minor injury units, there is an emphasis at Morriston on major trauma and serious medical presentations. The unit benefits from the on-site support of all major specialties with ophthalmology, neonatology and obstetrics & gynaecology located on the Singleton hospital site in Swansea and neurosurgery provided at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
The Emergency Department underwent significant changes during 2020 and now supports a Childrens Emergency Unit, a dedicated area that includes separate reception, waiting room, 1 triage room, 1 CAMHS assessment room, 1 resus and 1 HDU cubicles and 8 trolleys inclusive of four cubicles. The adult department currently includes a 5 bedded resuscitation area, 3 spaces for ambulance handover and rapid assessment, 3 walk-in triage and initial assessment rooms, 15 trolley spaces (including 5 cubicles), 6 ambulatory spaces, a dedicated mental health room and a fit to sit area for observation and treatment. There is a separate ENP run minor injury stream with an area that includes a waiting space and 4 clinical bays. These rooms are also used for our review clinics, by our physiotherapy practitioners and our dedicated occupational therapists.
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.
You will be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. Adherence to the Caldicott Principles of information governance is mandatory.
You will be required to maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal using the all Wales online Medical Appraisal Scheme (MARS) and to formulate a Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with the Clinical lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to participate in sufficient personal and professional development to fulfill Royal College and GMC requirements. You will also be required to undergo a job plan review at least annually and to agree and then meet service outcomes.
You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the service and directorate planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.
You will participate in the 1 in 6 on call rota at Morriston Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may also be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the
Health Board. Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties. Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy and procedures for claiming.
The Emergency Department at Morriston Hospital is the major unit for South West Wales seeing more than 85,000 new patients per year and around 6,000 follow-ups. Due to surrounding minor injury units, there is an emphasis at Morriston on major trauma and serious medical presentations. The unit benefits from the on-site support of all major specialties with ophthalmology, neonatology and obstetrics & gynaecology located on the Singleton hospital site in Swansea and neurosurgery provided at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
The Emergency Department underwent significant changes during 2020 and now supports a Childrens Emergency Unit, a dedicated area that includes separate reception, waiting room, 1 triage room, 1 CAMHS assessment room, 1 resus and 1 HDU cubicles and 8 trolleys inclusive of four cubicles. The adult department currently includes a 5 bedded resuscitation area, 3 spaces for ambulance handover and rapid assessment, 3 walk-in triage and initial assessment rooms, 15 trolley spaces (including 5 cubicles), 6 ambulatory spaces, a dedicated mental health room and a fit to sit area for observation and treatment. There is a separate ENP run minor injury stream with an area that includes a waiting space and 4 clinical bays. These rooms are also used for our review clinics, by our physiotherapy practitioners and our dedicated occupational therapists.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
On Specialist Register with GMC with subspeciality training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, either via the RCPCH or RCEM training program, or demonstrable equivalent training
or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam
or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB
or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
APLS or EPLS provider
ATLS or ETC provider
Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
ATLS, ALS or APLS instructor status
Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Essential
Experience
Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ('Working Together')
Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ('Always Improving')
Values partnership with other agencies ('Working Together')
Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
Desirable
Experience of research of relevance to emergency medicine
Essential
Skills
Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ('Working Together')
Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ('Caring for each other')
Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ('Caring for each other')
Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ('Always Improving')
Understands information systems, data capture and analysis as relevant to the running of a UK emergency department
Person Specification
Essential
Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ('Working Together')
Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ('Caring for each other')
Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ('Caring for each other')
Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ('Always Improving')
Understands information systems, data capture and analysis as relevant to the running of a UK emergency department
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 6LN
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 6LN
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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