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
- Always improving - so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other.
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Stroke Physician to join the team at Swansea Bay University Health Board after what has been an extremely challenging period for the NHS.
The Stroke workforce is currently being expanded to the future demands of the service including the development of a Comprehensive Regional Stroke Centre (CRSC) based at Morriston Hospital. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the running of the Stroke Unit. Providing the post holder with opportunities for personal development, growth and a sense of belonging amongst Stroke team.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the GIM on call rota (1 in 20) and will have responsibility for post on-call ward rounds. Eventually, a dedicated 24/7 Stroke Rota for the Region is envisaged.
This will be a 10 session job plan (7 DCC; 3 SPA)
Advert
This is a replacement post joining a team of 5 consultants responsible for the provision of Stroke Services across SBUHB. We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues committed to improving the delivery of patient care. The post will join a team of 65 Consultant Physicians at Morriston Hospital responsible for the provision of acute and specialist medicine within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
You will participate in providing care for a 24 bed acute Stroke unit and a 28 bed stroke rehabilitation unit along with the existing consultant workforce on a rotational basis. In addition, you will support all aspects of stroke care. Morriston provides mostly acute stroke service for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot area. The inpatient sub-acute stroke care and rehabilitation is provided in N&PT Hospital. All acute stroke patients from Swansea and most of those from the Neath Port Talbot area are admitted to Morriston Hospital via ambulance protocols or self presentation to ED.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 South West 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, cozy 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 liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and responsibilities for this vacancy can be found in the documents attached to this vacancy. Please see Job Description and Person Specifications attached for full details.
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.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
Consultant in Stroke Medicine in Swansea employer: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises staff well-being and professional development. With access to outstanding training opportunities in collaboration with Swansea and Cardiff Universities, employees can thrive in their careers while enjoying the stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture of Swansea. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while living in one of the UK's most picturesque coastal cities.
Contact Details:
Swansea Bay University Health Board Recruitment Team
