Job summary
The Diabetes and Endocrinology Service are excited to be looking for a Specialist Grade Doctor to join our team based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post is a new addition to the team of consultants currently working in the East area of the Health Board. The post has arisen from plans to strengthen our existing team and services.
Wrexham is superbly located in North East Wales, on the border with Cheshire and Shropshire. Excellent lines of communication allow easy access to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, but also provide a gateway to the North Wales coastline and Snowdonia National Park.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in outpatient clinics and contribute to inpatient General Medicine at Consultant equivalent level. The weekly timetable is likely to include clinics in both diabetes and endocrinology, potentially with subspecialist clinic(s).A commitment to out of hours work eg. acute medical on call is not required but may be accommodated depending on the wishes of the successful candidate.
Educational meetings occur (medical grand round), departmental teaching, diabetes team and Clinical Governance meetings and general grand round. Mentoring will be available.
The Health Board is committed to audit, appraisal (normally annually), and revalidation (every 5 years by GMC)
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description, personal specification and draft job plan can be found in attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description, personal specification and draft job plan can be found in attached documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of General Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology - - at least 12 years postgraduate medical experience, at least 6 years of which in diabetes/endocrinology
- Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework for the Specialist Grade developed by AoMRC, BMA & NHS Employers
Desirable
- Previous UK NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree eg. MD, MSc, PhD
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Generic Skills
Essential
- Good clinical documentation Effective oral and written communication skills Willingness to involve patients in their management. Ability to work within team structure Basic IT skills Commitment to ongoing learning, CPD
Desirable
- Member of work-orientated medical societies
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students, nursing colleagues, allied health professionals etc Teaching course and/or qualification
Disposition
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious, self-motivated Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and appreciate each other's expertise / roles
Language
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to acquire a basic knowledge of the language.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of General Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology - - at least 12 years postgraduate medical experience, at least 6 years of which in diabetes/endocrinology
- Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework for the Specialist Grade developed by AoMRC, BMA & NHS Employers
Desirable
- Previous UK NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree eg. MD, MSc, PhD
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Generic Skills
Essential
- Good clinical documentation Effective oral and written communication skills Willingness to involve patients in their management. Ability to work within team structure Basic IT skills Commitment to ongoing learning, CPD
Desirable
- Member of work-orientated medical societies
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical students, nursing colleagues, allied health professionals etc Teaching course and/or qualification
Disposition
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious, self-motivated Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and appreciate each other's expertise / roles
Language
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to acquire a basic knowledge of the 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).
