Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan
A Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) is required for Glan Clwyd Hospital, central North Wales, part of Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board. This is a very exciting time for maternity services at Glan Clwyd Hospital, with the recent completion of a major £100,000,000 + hospital redevelopment which included the opening of the North Wales Sub Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre. In parallel with this development of the on-site neonatal services, the obstetric service at Glan Clwyd is also developing a hub to provide a network of maternity services across North Wales, delivering specialised maternity care for premature births and complex pregnancies requiring special neonatal care.
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
This post will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to experience all aspects of obstetrics & gynaecology to provide a solid foundation of experience within the specialty, or enhance their previously gained proficiency. It would also provide an ideal introduction to UK practice for those with experience from abroad who are interested in working in the UK. The department is actively involved in research and teaching, being consistently ranked excellent for undergraduate student placements from Cardiff Medical School. There is a rolling PROMPT training programme and support for those undertaking the MRCOG examinations. The Clinical Fellows and SAS doctors have their own dedicated facilities.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest Health Board in Wales which provides integrated primary & secondary care health services to the population of North Wales. Acute services are provided by the three District General Hospitals - Glan Clwyd centrally, Wrexham Maelor in the east, and Ysbyty Gwynedd in the west.
The Womens' services division provides a full range of maternity and gynaecology services, and as part of the medical team at Glan Clwyd Hospital you will make an important contribution to the provision of treatment & care to the women of North Wales.
This is a fixed term, full time post for 12 months potentially extendable by mutual agreement
BCUHB is committed to improving the working lives of our employees. We actively promote equal opportunities, flexible working and staff support. Applications from those wishing to work less than full time will be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full Job Description and main responsibilities along with Person Specification, please see additional documents within this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full Job Description and main responsibilities along with Person Specification, please see additional documents within this vacancy.
Person Specification
Presentation
Essential
- Well presented
- Polite Manner
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SHO level
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Desirable
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Part 1 MRCOG
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Ability to write clear concise notes/histories
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicate well with all staff
- Good team worker
- Work on own initiative
- Good presentation skills
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Ability to adapt and deal with changing circumstances
- Cope in pressured environment
- Know the limits of own competence and ability.
Desirable
- Basic Welsh speaker
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Presentation
Essential
- Well presented
- Polite Manner
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SHO level
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Desirable
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Part 1 MRCOG
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Ability to write clear concise notes/histories
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicate well with all staff
- Good team worker
- Work on own initiative
- Good presentation skills
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Ability to adapt and deal with changing circumstances
- Cope in pressured environment
- Know the limits of own competence and ability.
Desirable
- Basic Welsh speaker
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
