Job summary
The advertised post is for a locum consultant post. The post is for ten PA's per week, of which it is anticipated seven will be for direct clinical care and three for supporting professional activity (SPA). Additional DCC sessions may be available by separate discussion and the job planning process. DCC sessions will be to provide emergency on call cover and anaesthesia for elective theatre lists.
The on call requirement for the post is to join the single tier consultant on call (currently 1 in 21). At present the single tier consultant on-call requires the consultant to cover emergency theatres, ITU and obstetrics. All consultants also share additional daytime weekend cover on a 1 in 15 basis to provide greater consultant presence during weekend days. There are 3 resident trainees / specialty doctors covering ITU, theatres and obstetrics.
All consultant anaesthetists are expected to be competent to anaesthetise children down to one year old and to be able to help critically ill children younger than this while awaiting retrieval to a tertiary centre.
Main duties of the job
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 1:21 from 2000 to 0800. You would be resident until 11 pm then non-resident on call after this time. You will be required to cover for your colleagues' periods of leave. This rota is currently under review.
There will be hot weeks, currently 1:16 which requires day time weekday and weekend working. Each shift is 12.5 hours and is resident from 0800 to 2030. The working pattern of this is negotiable.
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.
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
Further details on the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice and up to date appraisal / revalidation.
- FRCA or equivalent
- Postgraduate training in anaesthesia to CCT level (or non -UK equivalent)
- ALS
Desirable
- Experience as a consultant in the UK
- ATLS
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- General and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities to all age groups above 1 year old
Desirable
- Obstetric anaesthesia
- Regional anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries
- Competent to transfer patients for specialist care
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