Job summary
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia & Critical Care
The Anaesthetic Department services a variety of surgical specialties including the regional Upper GI service as well as providing support to the Critical care Unit and Obstetric Unit. There is a well developed Pre operative assessment unit, including CPET, Prehabilitation and a Pain Management service.
The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a variety of lists as outlined in the job plan but this can be negotiated depending on the interests and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. .
The on call commitment is to the resident on call rota currently 1:8
There is an active teaching programme both within the Department and across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Anaesthetic Department services a variety of surgical specialties including the regional Upper GI service as well as providing support to the Critical care Unit and Obstetric Unit. There is a well developed Pre operative assessment unit, including CPET, prehabilitation and a Pain Management service.
The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a variety of lists as outlined in the job plan but this can be negotiated depending on the interests and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. .
The on call commitment is to the resident on call rota currently 1:8
There is an active teaching programme both within the Department and across North Wales.
Responsibility for health care in Wales is devolved to the Welsh Government, and the post will governed by the terms and conditions of the Welsh Specialty Doctors contract.
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
The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a variety of lists as outlined in the job plan but this can be negotiated depending on the interests and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. .
The on call commitment is to the resident on call rota currently 1:8 covering intensive care, emergency theatres and obstetrics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a variety of lists as outlined in the job plan but this can be negotiated depending on the interests and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. .
The on call commitment is to the resident on call rota currently 1:8 covering intensive care, emergency theatres and obstetrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCA or equivalent
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Basic training in general anaesthesia, including paediatrics, and having attained Initial competencies.
- Basic training in ICM and attained initial competencies.
- Basic training in obstetric anaesthesia and attained initial competencies
- Up to date Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable
- ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Courses relevant to any sub-specialty interest
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Professional appearance and manner
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Membership of relevant professional societies.
- Attendance at national conferences relevant to sub specialty development
- Welsh Speaker
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation and understanding.
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCA or equivalent
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Basic training in general anaesthesia, including paediatrics, and having attained Initial competencies.
- Basic training in ICM and attained initial competencies.
- Basic training in obstetric anaesthesia and attained initial competencies
- Up to date Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable
- ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Courses relevant to any sub-specialty interest
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Professional appearance and manner
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Membership of relevant professional societies.
- Attendance at national conferences relevant to sub specialty development
- Welsh Speaker
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation and understanding.
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
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).
