Job summary
Bangor Emergency Department is unique. Sandwiched between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey, this is the place to enjoy rural Emergency Medicine. Our happy, friendly department (seeing 52,000 patients per annum) is developing fast as we pursue our goal of excellence in rural Emergency Medicine.We are looking to appoint a Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis. We offer a civilized 1 in 8 rota, and the Welsh Consultant Contact is based upon 7 DCC: 3 SPA which provides flexibility in job planning. As for life in North Wales, if you like outdoor pursuits, you'll be in heaven here: everything from hill-walking to kite-surfing is on the doorstep. Yet we are only a one-hour drive from Chester and the M6, and three hours from London by train.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the Directorate as determined by the Consultant on your team and provide a high quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment.
The current expected on call Rota is 1:8. The post holder would be 1 in 8 on call and will be required to provide cover colleagues' periods of leave.
The post holder is to assist nominated consultants in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees.
The post holder would be expected to contribute, to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiative's
The post holder would be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with all colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
The post holder is required to travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics. A planned and cost-effective approach is expected.
The post holder will have access to a full team of administrative and clerical support staff as well as office accommodation with PC, e-mail, and internet access.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 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 and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If youd like to have a chat about the posts, or to arrange an informal visit to the ED, please contact:
Dr Pete Williams
Pete.Williams@wales.nhs.uk
or
Dr Rich Griffiths
Richard.Griffiths5@wales.nhs.uk
alternatively please call 03000 851064 (Secretary)
Job description
Job responsibilities
If youd like to have a chat about the posts, or to arrange an informal visit to the ED, please contact:
Dr Pete Williams
Pete.Williams@wales.nhs.uk
or
Dr Rich Griffiths
Richard.Griffiths5@wales.nhs.uk
alternatively please call 03000 851064 (Secretary)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for award of CCT within 6 months
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent higher qualification
- Member MDU / MPS / MDDUS
Desirable
- ALS / ATLS / APLS / EPLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in recognised training grade posts leading to CCT in Emergency Medicine (or comparable training and experience as demonstrated by possession of a CESR in EM)
Desirable
- Sub-specialist interest in a subject relevant to Emergency Medicine
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained EM Consultant
- Basic ED Ultrasound skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise and develop emergency services
- Ability to teach and train junior medical staff in Emergency Medicine using a variety of methods
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of service
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Advanced Ultrasound skills
- Publications relevant to Emergency Medicine
- Ability to network with other specialties and hospitals in North Wales
- Basic Welsh speaker
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for award of CCT within 6 months
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCEM or equivalent higher qualification
- Member MDU / MPS / MDDUS
Desirable
- ALS / ATLS / APLS / EPLS Instructor status
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in recognised training grade posts leading to CCT in Emergency Medicine (or comparable training and experience as demonstrated by possession of a CESR in EM)
Desirable
- Sub-specialist interest in a subject relevant to Emergency Medicine
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained EM Consultant
- Basic ED Ultrasound skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise and develop emergency services
- Ability to teach and train junior medical staff in Emergency Medicine using a variety of methods
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of service
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Advanced Ultrasound skills
- Publications relevant to Emergency Medicine
- Ability to network with other specialties and hospitals in North Wales
- Basic Welsh speaker
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
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).
