Job summary
Bangor ED is unique. Sandwiched between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey, this is the place to enjoy rural EM. Our happy, friendly department (seeing 52,000 patients pa) is developing fast as we pursue our goal of excellence in rural EM. We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant to join our team - 8 sessions for a 12 month period from 1 September 2024. We offer a civilized 1 in 8 rota, and the Welsh Consultant Contact is based upon 7 DCC: 3 SPA which provides flexibility in job planning. As for life in North Wales, if you like outdoor pursuits, you'll be in heaven here: everything from hill-walking to kite-surfing is on the doorstep. Yet we are only a one-hour drive from Chester and the M6, and three hours from London by train.
Click on www.mountainmedicine.co.uk to find why this is an amazing place to live, and for much more information about our ED.
Main duties of the job
Your Consultant supervisor would be the Lead Clinician of the Emergency Department.
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 quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment.
The current expected on call Rota is 1:8. You would be 1 in 8 on call. You will be required to cover for your colleagues' periods of leave.
To assist 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.
There are regular weekly departmental teaching and educational activities, together with opportunities to attend appropriate courses which would fulfill your CPD requirements.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in recognised training grade posts leading to CCT in Emergency Medicine (or comparable training and experience as demonstrated by possession of a CESR in EM)
Desirable
- Sub-specialist interest in a subject relevant to Emergency Medicine
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent higher qualification
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or eligible for award of CCT within 6 months
- Full registration with GMC
- Member MDU / MPS / MDDUS
Desirable
- ALS / ATLS / APLS / EPLS Instructor status
Basic Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained EM Consultant
- Basic ED Ultrasound Skills
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Advanced Ultrasound skills
- Publications relevant to EM
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team leader and team member
- Ability to organise and develop emergency services
Desirable
- Ability to network with other specialties and hospitals in North Wales
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Willingness to teach and train junior medical staff in Emergency Medicine
Desirable
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
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW