Job summary
THE POST:
The advertised post is for a fixed term Senior Clinical Fellow covering Cardiology and General medicine at a level equivalent to a Specialty Trainee.
The pay scale for the post is based upon the fixed term Specialty Registrar (MN37) scale is £37,737 to £59,336 for basic 40 hour week contract ( Excluding on-call supplement ) : The exact point of scale is determined upon verification of previous NHS service. The post is subject to the Wales NHS Hospital Medical and Dental Staff terms and conditions of service.
Main duties of the job
Proposed weekly timetable is based on a 40 hours contract.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Ward Round
Ward Round
Ward Round
OPD
Ward Round
PM
OPD
Daycase list
SPA
Referrals
SPA
3.2 There are regular weekly departmental teaching and educational activities, together with opportunities to attend appropriate courses which would fulfil your CPD requirements.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your Consultant supervisor would be the Lead Clinician in Cardiology
You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the consultant on your team and provide a high qualityservice to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment.
The current expected on call Rota is 1:5.5.
You would be resident on call. At time of writing Consultant Physicians are not resident on call overnight.
You will be required to cover for your colleagues' periods of leave.
To assist with nominated consultants in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees.
To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.
You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with all colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
You will be expected to pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- Clinical Knowledge and skills expected of a doctor at the end of CMT training - assessed at interview.
- Current ALS certification.
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Other RequirementsEvidence of audits / presentations / publications in area of interest.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years experience at SHO grade in General Medicine.
- Completed IMT or equivalent.
Desirable
- Currently working at Middle Grade level
- Has previously undertaken GIM on-call as a middle grade.
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and good team working skills.
- Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge.
- An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity.
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or a desire to learn, plus an interest in Welsh culture.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
BCU WEST Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW