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 titlesand 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 existingconsultant base,and grow our workforce to meet the future healthcare challenges of our local population.Following a comprehensivereviewwe haveincreased funding to strengthenstaffingat all tiers,buildinguponourstablebase.We're looking forhigh calibre candidates who can help us take our service to the next level.
About us
Glan ClwydHospitalis located in an area of recognised naturalbeautywithSnowdonia, stunning pristine beaches and enchanting castlesallnearby.The local area offersa wide variety of lifestyle and family options,and for those keen to maintainties further afield,the area has excellent transport links includingfastdirect trains to London. Thecities of Chester, Manchester, and Liverpoolare within easy reach and offer international travelconnections.
With approximately 58,000 attendances to ED each year and 16,000 patients going through our assessment units we have a diverse workload to keep you interested and challenged. Youwill still havetimeto talk to your patients properly, and within a specialty of interest.We are supported by the full range of district hospital specialities, and we'realso fortunate to have an extended range ofsub-regionalservices on site including a Primary PCI service,vascular surgery, maxillofacialsurgery haematology and cancer services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and person specification can be found within the additional documents included in the advert.
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
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT or CESR date within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience GIM and relevant sub-specialty.
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- 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
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education, Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
other
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Satisfactory pre-employment 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
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
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT or CESR date within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience GIM and relevant sub-specialty.
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- 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
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education, Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
other
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Satisfactory pre-employment 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
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
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Motivational skills
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).
