Job summary
Do you want to join our current team of thirteen consultants? This is a full time substantive post with main commitment in Perinatal Mental Health and some obstetric component. It includes contribution to the resident on call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology. The post will be of interest to both, a newly qualified consultant as well as an established consultant with special interest in Perinatal Mental Health. The post will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a fully integrated range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services across North Wales.North Wales boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unique opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic new consultant to join our current team of thirteen consultants. This is a full time post with main commitment in Perinatal Mental Health. It includes contribution toa resident on call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology. This is a new post.
The applicants must have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and must be registered in the GMC's specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
Special interest in Perinatal Mental Health is desirable for this post in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and gynaecology. Additional skills and experience in risk management and medical education would also be desirable.
About us
Health Board Overview
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 provides primary, 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 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the 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-rich learning culture.
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
Clinical experience & effectiveness
Essential
- oClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- oStatement regarding appropriate training including special interest in Perinatal Mental Health
- oGood working knowledge and experience of up-to-date obstetrics & gynaecology
Desirable
- oQualification in Risk management
- oAdditional relevant degree(s)
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- oFull GMC registration oMRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- oCCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oAdvance Labour Ward Practice ATSM/equivalent
Desirable
- oHigh Risk Obstetrics ATSM
- oHysteroscopy ATSM
Management & Administrative experience
Essential
- oAppropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration
- oAppropriate IT skills
- oEvidence of effective service development
Teaching & Training experience
Essential
- oExperience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- oFormal qualification in Medical Education
Personal attributes
Essential
- oGood leadership skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oGood organisational and management skills
- oSupportive and tolerant
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oFlexibility and Adaptability to changing needs of service
Desirable
- oCompleted ATSMs as above
- oKnowledge of Welsh language
Person Specification
Clinical experience & effectiveness
Essential
- oClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
- oStatement regarding appropriate training including special interest in Perinatal Mental Health
- oGood working knowledge and experience of up-to-date obstetrics & gynaecology
Desirable
- oQualification in Risk management
- oAdditional relevant degree(s)
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- oFull GMC registration oMRCOG or appropriate specialist registration
- oCCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oAdvance Labour Ward Practice ATSM/equivalent
Desirable
- oHigh Risk Obstetrics ATSM
- oHysteroscopy ATSM
Management & Administrative experience
Essential
- oAppropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration
- oAppropriate IT skills
- oEvidence of effective service development
Teaching & Training experience
Essential
- oExperience of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- oFormal qualification in Medical Education
Personal attributes
Essential
- oGood leadership skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oGood organisational and management skills
- oSupportive and tolerant
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oFlexibility and Adaptability to changing needs of service
Desirable
- oCompleted ATSMs as above
- oKnowledge of Welsh language
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).
