Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. We are seeking a dynamic individual committed to excellence in service delivery to join our team. All candidates should be competent in managing patients with haematological disorders, development of a speciality interest would be encouraged.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales. It provides a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
The Health Board employs around 1600 staff and has a budget of approx. £1.2 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital) as well as 18 other acute and community hospitals, and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. It also co-ordinates the work of 115 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales dentists, opticians and pharmacies.
The haematology service is constantly evolving and this post, in conjunction with existing and new posts, will support the development of the North Wales Haematology Service.
Main duties of the job
North Wales has some of the most beautiful countryside and scenery in Britain. It offers a myriad of opportunities for outside leisure interests such as cycling, sailing and other water-sports. Snowdonia National Park provides opportunities for walking, mountain biking and mountaineering. The area is also rich in history with many great castles, stately homes and gardens close by.
There are excellent road and rail links into the North West with easy access to both Liverpool and Manchester.
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
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 / Clinical Skills
Essential
- oFull and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. oMBChB or equivalent oMRCP or equivalent oFRCPath or equivalent oApplicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
Special Knowledge / Abilities / and experience
Essential
- oAppropriate experience in training SpR/SR level grade posts
Desirable
- oA haematology sub-speciality interest oExperience/Interest
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and clinical colleagues oWork well as part of a clinical team oAbility to gain confidence and trust oAbility to cope with pressure oAbility to respond to change oPolite Manner
Desirable
- oLeadership skills appropriate to the post oDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine oParticipating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
Research
Essential
- oPublished research oActively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oCommitment to continuing personal development and medical education oDBS disclosure at an enhanced level oAbility to educate and train junior medical staff
Desirable
- oGood communication skills oGood IT skills oCar owner / driver for peripheral clinics oExperience in teaching, clinical audit oComputer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications / Clinical Skills
Essential
- oFull and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. oMBChB or equivalent oMRCP or equivalent oFRCPath or equivalent oApplicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
Special Knowledge / Abilities / and experience
Essential
- oAppropriate experience in training SpR/SR level grade posts
Desirable
- oA haematology sub-speciality interest oExperience/Interest
Personal Skills / Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and clinical colleagues oWork well as part of a clinical team oAbility to gain confidence and trust oAbility to cope with pressure oAbility to respond to change oPolite Manner
Desirable
- oLeadership skills appropriate to the post oDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine oParticipating in and leading multidisciplinary teams
Research
Essential
- oPublished research oActively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oCommitment to continuing personal development and medical education oDBS disclosure at an enhanced level oAbility to educate and train junior medical staff
Desirable
- oGood communication skills oGood IT skills oCar owner / driver for peripheral clinics oExperience in teaching, clinical audit oComputer 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).
