Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladar University Health Board (BCUHB) wishes to appoint to a full time Locum General Paediatric Consultant post for a 20 month period. The post is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, North Wales. Glan Clwyd Hospital serves an area covering Conwy, Denbighshire and parts of Flintshire. We are seeking to recruit a colleague with energy, ability and a positive approach to join our like-minded team. The post is a 10-session post. There is a 1:9 on call commitment for general paediatrics. We are also running a 1:9 Consultant of the Week system as well as a 1:9 paediatric ED Week provision as part of a total of a 10-session contract. The 10-session contract is split into 7 direct clinical care sessions and 3 supporting professional activity sessions in line with the Welsh Consultant Contract. BCUHB is the largest Health Board in Wales and the fourth largest Health Board in the UK. The three district general hospitals in North Wales (Ysbyty Gwynedd, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Maelor Wrexham) are part of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which delivers health care to a population of around 680,000. There is close collaboration and formal service links with colleagues in Bangor and Wrexham.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Glan Clwyd Hospital serves an area covering Conwy, Denbighshire and parts of Flintshire. The paediatric facilities comprise a Children's Unit with a total of 20 inpatient beds plus 6 assessment beds, a dedicated Paediatric Outpatient Department and a Sub-Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre (SuRNICC) which has a dedicated Tier 1 and Consultant rota. The main Paediatric OPD in the hospital is supported by an excellent team of paediatric nurses, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and dieticians. Due to the rural nature of the area, consultants also attend paediatric clinics in outlying clinics, based in smaller community hospitals or GP surgeries.There is a well-developed system of shared care clinics with visiting tertiary specialists from Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, in paediatric cardiology, neurology, nephrology, urology, surgery and cystic fibrosis. These clinics are supported by a local consultant with an interest, providing valuable CPD opportunities as well as continuity of care to the patient.
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 providesprimary, 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 communityhospitals and a network of over 90 healthcentres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB alsocoordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices andthe 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC.
- RCPCH membership.
- Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of CCST
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent / CESR
Desirable
- Higher degree MSc, PhD or MD.
- Areas of interest to complement those of present consultants
- CCT in Paediatrics (Community Child Health)
Experience
Essential
- 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics.
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including experience in relevant subspecialty (e.g., paediatric neurology
- At least level 3 child protection training
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Community Paediatrics
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. child mental health, public health, paediatric neurology, Epilepsy or palliative care
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
Ability
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to lead a community paediatric team
Desirable
- Good Computing skills
- ECDL or equivalent
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of audit
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience, interest and enthusiasm in teaching medical students and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- MSc in medical education
- Clinical/educational supervision experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the research process
Desirable
- Research interest.
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in the management process
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Time Management
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Valid driving licence and vehicle to travel between base and clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC.
- RCPCH membership.
- Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of CCST
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent / CESR
Desirable
- Higher degree MSc, PhD or MD.
- Areas of interest to complement those of present consultants
- CCT in Paediatrics (Community Child Health)
Experience
Essential
- 2 years General Professional Training in paediatrics.
- 5 years Higher Specialist Training, including experience in relevant subspecialty (e.g., paediatric neurology
- At least level 3 child protection training
Desirable
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Community Paediatrics
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health e.g. child mental health, public health, paediatric neurology, Epilepsy or palliative care
- Specialist experience in one or more particular areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
Ability
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to lead a community paediatric team
Desirable
- Good Computing skills
- ECDL or equivalent
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of audit
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience, interest and enthusiasm in teaching medical students and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- MSc in medical education
- Clinical/educational supervision experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the research process
Desirable
- Research interest.
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in the management process
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Time Management
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Valid driving licence and vehicle to travel between base and clinics
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
