Job summary
The Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly (COTE) services in Ysbyty Gwynedd are based on two COTE wards. Combined acute and rehabilitation stroke beds are available on a specialist Stroke Unit that offers all elements of stroke care, including 24/7 out-of-hours stroke thrombolysis and a newly commenced thrombectomy service. The stroke service is facilitated by Specialist Nurses. TIA clinics are held 5 days a week.
Main duties of the job
- Provide Consultant input COTE ward along with other consultant colleagues based in that ward. The ward is supported by 1 SpR, 1 GP trainee, 1 IMT and 2 FY doctors.
- Attend the ward's Board Rounds to discuss patient's management and discharge plans along with the junior doctors and multi-disciplinary team.
- Outpatient clinics / specialty clinic: A standard template will include 2 new and 5 follow-ups.
- Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care in liaison with Consultant colleagues, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues, will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy/Strategic Plan of COTE and BCUHB.
- Participate in a 1:20 acute medical on-call rota with prospective cover (1 additional DCC) and post-take ward rounds.
The ward's Consultant Physician teams look after medical patients admitted to the medical wards.
The post holder will be expected to act as Educational or Clinical Supervisor for junior medical staff assigned to them, over seeing their training and offering advice for doctors regarding their careers, within the guidelines of the specialist bodies and the Royal Colleges
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
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact
Dr Sion Jones
COTE Consultant
03000 850843
or
Dr Conor Martin
Lead COTE Consultant
03000 851409
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact
Dr Sion Jones
COTE Consultant
03000 850843
or
Dr Conor Martin
Lead COTE Consultant
03000 851409
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Publications in peer reviewed medical journals
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Geriatric and General medicine or CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A wide experience in general and geriatric medicine including Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders
Desirable
- Experience of working in a frailty unit or at the hospital front door
Audit and teaching
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, therapy and nursing colleagues
Desirable
Personal attributes and skills
Essential
- The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and professional training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and license to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Publications in peer reviewed medical journals
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Geriatric and General medicine or CESR
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A wide experience in general and geriatric medicine including Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders
Desirable
- Experience of working in a frailty unit or at the hospital front door
Audit and teaching
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, therapy and nursing colleagues
Desirable
Personal attributes and skills
Essential
- The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- IT 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).
