Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board welcomes applicants for a full time post of Specialty Doctor within the Gastroenterology Service at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

This post is ideal for those seeking a permanent non-consultant role.

Although this post is advertised on a permanent basis, the Gastroenterology department at Ysbyty Gwynedd has gained the reputation for supporting those who want more clinical experience/NHS experience before applying for Specialty training. The Gastroenterology department has also recently provided time and support to our existing middle grades during their application for CESR.

Main duties of the job

The Health board is committed to achieve excellence in clinical medicine and we can offer the right candidate:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and supportive staff and environment.
• An active and supportive research opportunity.
• Access to weekly outpatient and endoscopy sessions.
• 2 sessions of SPA
• Ring-fenced time for admin.
• An active grand round program and the education centre for ongoing professional development.

If you are interested in this post and have GMC registration together with MRCP part 1 and 2, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

A post in this area offers:

• Strong hospital links with Bangor University. In the last 9 years an active research programme has resulted in recruitment of research students including supporting a doctorate. There is a track record of multiple publications including primary basic research, reviews, medical student projects and case reports.
• Opportunities to develop as a clinical teacher, supervising various grades of trainee, as well as opportunities to develop training qualifications, a role in the Deanery and local education faculties.
• Established links with the North Wales Clinical School, in conjunction with University of Wales College of Medicine, with medical students attached to the firm.
• Reasonably priced housing in an outstanding area of natural beauty around Gwynedd and Anglesey.
• Excellent facilities for all outdoor leisure pursuits in the heart of Snowdonia area and access to world class water sports.
• Excellent road and rail links with the rest of the mainland UK including Manchester & Liverpool Airports and a fast ferry service to the Republic of Ireland from Holyhead.
• A variety of educational facilities with renowned high quality local schools from both sectors.
• Excellent relocation package.