Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics
The Anaesthetics Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic new specialty doctor to join our team.
The post consists of provision of anaesthesia on supervised weekday elective operating lists, and evening and weekend resident cover for emergency theatres, labour ward or critical care. The successful applicant will join a 1 in 9 resident rota (one of four out-of-hours resident rotas in anaesthetics and critical care).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly department, with supportive colleagues and many opportunities for career development. The surrounding areas provide many amenities and exciting activities for individuals and families, and despite being in a rural area, there is also easy access by road or rail to major UK cities.
Further information about the post may be obtained by contacting Dr Gareth Mula, Clinical Lead by email Gareth.Mula2@wales.nhs.uk
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.
The advert may be closed early if sufficient applications have been received.
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a full job description and person specification can be found alongside additional documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a full job description and person specification can be found alongside additional documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- FRCA or equivalent
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Basic training in general anaesthesia, including paediatrics, and having attained Initial competencies.
- Basic training in ICM and attained initial competencies
- Basic training in obstetric anaesthesia and attained initial competencies
- Up to date Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable
- ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Courses relevant to any sub- specialty interest
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Information Technology
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation and understanding.
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Good written and spoken English
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Professional appearance and manner
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional societies
- Attendance at national conferences relevant to subspecialty development
- Welsh speaker
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Member of a medical indemnity organisation
- Ability to drive / car ownership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- FRCA or equivalent
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Basic training in general anaesthesia, including paediatrics, and having attained Initial competencies.
- Basic training in ICM and attained initial competencies
- Basic training in obstetric anaesthesia and attained initial competencies
- Up to date Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable
- ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Courses relevant to any sub- specialty interest
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Information Technology
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation and understanding.
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Good written and spoken English
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Professional appearance and manner
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional societies
- Attendance at national conferences relevant to subspecialty development
- Welsh speaker
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Member of a medical indemnity organisation
- Ability to drive / car ownership
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).
