Job summary
Post for clinical fellows in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Mountain medicine in Snowdonia, North Wales
Ysbyty Gwynedd Anaesthetic department is looking to recruit doctors in Anaesthesia and Critical care with an interest in mountain medicine to join our team of trainees, specialty doctors and other clinical fellows working on our resident/on call rotas.
The jobs are one year posts aimed at supporting those already accepted onto, or undertaking, the Diploma of mountain medicine, or those hoping to undertake the diploma of mountain medicine who require further development of their climbing/navigation skills.
All of the jobs would involve a mixture of work on a 1 in 8 on call rota with 10% time (approx 20 days/yr) allocated to developing their mountain medicine interest
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post with out of hour's commitments. Remuneration will be commensurate with individuals' experience. The job plan is negotiable, depending on individual's interests (see section 4) and service requirements. As an example a typical job plan will include:
- Approximately 30% critical care
- Approximately 60% in Anaesthesia
- 10% based in Mountain Medicine
- Professional development and teaching built in to each of the above.
The appointment is subject to the national Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of service.
On-call rota will be 1 in 8. Annual leave will accrue under standard NHS conditions.
About us
North Wales is an area of outstanding natural scenic beauty with impressive landscapes, sweeping beaches, and spectacular scenery. Snowdonia National Park is practically on the doorstep and the area is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts.
We have excellent links by rail and road to the nearby cities of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, and direct rail links to London (approx 3 hours).
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
- At least 1 year's anaesthetic experience in a training post (not including foundation)
- 12 months NHS experience (clinical attachments not counted)
Desirable
- Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
- Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia
Knowledge/Qualification
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- ALS /ATLS/APLS or similar
Desirable
- FRCA
- Ionising Radiation Certificate
- Member MDU/MPS or similar
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
- Completion of Foundation Program
Desirable
- ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
- At least 1 year's anaesthetic experience in a training post (not including foundation)
- 12 months NHS experience (clinical attachments not counted)
Desirable
- Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
- Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia
Knowledge/Qualification
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- ALS /ATLS/APLS or similar
Desirable
- FRCA
- Ionising Radiation Certificate
- Member MDU/MPS or similar
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
- Completion of Foundation Program
Desirable
- ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics
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).
