Acute Oncology Service Co-ordinator

The Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research offers exposure to a full range of research activities. The Centre undertakes quite detailed laboratory based work in the form of preclinical modelling, and a large range of both clinical and epidemiological studies.

Although the candidate will be exposed to a wide range of research activities, the candidate will be encouraged to focus on an area or study of their choice.

This role will give the candidate the opportunity to gain a wider understanding of research methodology and trial design (i.

e. statistical design, hypothesis generating concepts). There is also the opportunity for those who are interested to undertake training in laboratory based research in clinically related studies (i.

e. preclinical modelling of disease and treatment evaluation).

Clinical duties

This job will provide the candidate with the opportunity to consolidate pre-existing Emergency Medicine experience and develop a clinical portfolio for future applications in Emergency Medicine or their chosen specialty.

The job will involve the prompt assessment and treatment of undifferentiated patients in all areas within the emergency department.

The successful candidates will initially join the full shift 20 slot junior rota working 50% of a clinical slot with the remaining 50% time dedicated to research activities.

Current full slot averages approximately 45 hours per week with 2 : 4 weekends., The Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research offers exposure to a full range of research activities. The Centre undertakes quite detailed laboratory based work in the form of preclinical modelling, and a large range of both clinical and epidemiological studies.

Although the candidate will be exposed to a wide range of research activities, the candidate will be encouraged to focus on an area or study of their choice.

This role will give the candidate the opportunity to gain a wider understanding of research methodology and trial design (i.

e. statistical design, hypothesis generating concepts). There is also the opportunity for those who are interested to undertake training in laboratory based research in clinically related studies (i.

e. preclinical modelling of disease and treatment evaluation).

Clinical duties

This job will provide the candidate with the opportunity to consolidate pre-existing Emergency Medicine experience and develop a clinical portfolio for future applications in Emergency Medicine or their chosen specialty.

The job will involve the prompt assessment and treatment of undifferentiated patients in all areas within the emergency department.

The successful candidates will initially join the full shift 20 slot junior rota working 50% of a clinical slot with the remaining 50% time dedicated to research activities.

Current full slot averages approximately 45 hours per week with 2 : 4 weekends. Suitable candidates can progress within the department to middle grade rota if desired.

There is a weekly teaching programme the candidate will attend which will explore topics around the RCEM portfolio. There will also be the opportunity to access regional and national educational events as appropriate for the individuals learning needs.

You will be allocated a dedicated educational and academic supervisor to help plan for your future development.

We expect everyone that works for the Health Board, regardless of their role, to share and uphold our values in all that they do.

Caring for each other , in every human contact in all of our communities and each of our hospitals.

Working together , as patients, families, carers, staff and communities so that we always put patients first.

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice


• 18 months postgraduate experience including 4 months emergency medicine OR equivalent experience / competencies


Desirable criteria

• Intercalated BSC


• Provider status in ALS / ATLS / EPLS


Experience

Essential criteria

Up to date with current practices in Emergency Medicine

Desirable criteria

Experience of participation in Quality Improvement

Skills

Essential criteria

Able to work as a member of a team or on own

Desirable criteria

Good verbal and written communication skills

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 for a Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Emergency Medicine based at Morriston Hospital. These posts are suitable for those who have completed their professional foundation years.

The job combines clinical (50%) and academic (50%) time and will participate on the on call rota. These jobs would be suitable for candidates who intend to seek a career in emergency medicine or other acute specialties and wish to gain further experience of patient diagnosis and management in the emergency setting.

These posts will give an excellent grounding in all aspects of emergency medicine.

The posts will also be attractive and give a good introduction for those candidates who may wish to develop an academic career.

The post is initially a one-year fixed-term contract. The posts would also be suitable for candidates who wish to progress to a higher degree and suitable adjustments can be made based on individuals experience and requirements.

These posts have been created as part of a planned expansion and support of both the academic and clinical development of the Emergency Department for the future., 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.

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., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience.

In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

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