Job summary
Want to be part of a dynamic team delivering high quality Acute Medicine, in an amazing part of the country? Well come and join us!
This post in Acute Medicine is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, North wales. Presently there are 4 acute physicians with plans to appoint more. The appointee will also undertake sessions in the sub-speciality area of their choice. This could include: Elderly Care, Stroke, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Renal Medicine, or Diabetes & Endocrinology.
As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be encouraged to develop clinical or academic specialist interests. Part time working or a job share would also be considered. There is a dedicated team supporting the consultants on AMU, currently consisting of 1 SpR, 1 CT Trainee, I FY2, 1 FY1. There is also support from 3 ANPs attached to the team and Welsh Government has recently invested further funding to develop our model of care including multi disciplinary teams.
The posts arise as we look to strengthen and consolidate our existing consultant base, and grow our workforce to meet the future healthcare challenges of our local population. Following a comprehensive review we have increased funding to strengthen staffing at all tiers, building upon our stable base. We're looking for high calibre candidates who can help us take our service to the next level.
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
A full job description and person specification can be found within the additional documents included in the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT or CESR date within 6 months of interview
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience GIM and relevant subspecialty.
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Evidence and management training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Excellent interpersonal skills and team working skills Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service. Evidence of leadership attributes. Motivational skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Satisfactory preemployment checks compliant with National Standards.
- Ability to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
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
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ