IMT-LAS (Clinical Fellow level) in Geriatric Medicine

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR APPLICANTS INTERNAL TO HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated IMT Doctor (Clinical Fellow level) to join our team at Withybush General Hospital. This role is based within our Geriatric Medicine team and is ideal for someone looking to develop their clinical skills and progress within geriatric medical care.

This is a fantastic chance to work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, gain exposure to a broad range of medical presentations, and contribute meaningfully to patient care in a busy district general hospital.

Main duties of the job

As an IMT Doctor in Geriatric Medicine at Withybush General Hospital, you will be expected to:

• Participate in the delivery of medical services to both the hospital and designated community, working closely with your Consultant to support the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.
• Supervise all admissions to the wards, ensuring timely clinical investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical notes and discharge summaries for all patients under your care.
• Undertake additional duties in exceptional circumstances, such as emergencies or unforeseen events, as required.
• Actively participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions led by the relevant Consultants, contributing to continuous professional development and service improvement.
  
  

The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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