Job summary
Applications are invited for a General Paediatric Consultant to join a team of Acute General Paediatricians at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, North Wales.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a positive approach to join our supportive team, bringing a specialist interest in Cystic Fibrosis and a willingness to take on the lead role in safeguarding within acute children's services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
- Be responsible for the management, appraisal, and supervision of Junior Doctors.
- Maintain personal and professional development. The post holder will be expected to register with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health for the purpose of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.
- Provide expert advice, when required, to the Executive Team, Board, General Practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and delivery of clinical services at local, regional, and national levels. This will be carried out in accordance with confidentiality agreements related to Health Board business.
- Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of Junior Medical staff in accordance with Health Board policies.
- Devote time on a regular basis for teaching and training of Junior Medical staff, contributing as appropriate to Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education.
In addition to regular outpatient clinics, the post includes active participation in clinical governance and management responsibilities. Which will be developed through the job planning process. Study leave is fully supported, and attendance at regular departmental meetings is incorporated into the timetable.
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
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
Alice CollumbellClinical Rota Co-ordinatorAlice.Collumbell@wales.nhs.uk 03000 842108
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
Alice CollumbellClinical Rota Co-ordinatorAlice.Collumbell@wales.nhs.uk 03000 842108
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration in Paediatrics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Newborn Life Support provider course
- Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support provider course
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
Desirable
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- Evidence of Management Training
Management and Leadership
Essential
- To provide leadership for the Cystic Fibrosis Service and take on the safeguarding lead role within Acute Children's Services.
Desirable
- To take on the role of Respiratory Lead, including responsibility for asthma
Experience
Essential
- Experience or willingness to develop subspecialty experience in respiratory, including CF
- Experience of working as part of the management team
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies e.g., Child Protection agencies
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and completing audits
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Neonatal Experience beyond core training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the research process
- Commitment to participating in the management process
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives, and staff members
Desirable
- Research interest
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication
- ICT/Computer skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Being adaptable and flexible where required
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration in Paediatrics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Newborn Life Support provider course
- Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support provider course
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
Desirable
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- Evidence of Management Training
Management and Leadership
Essential
- To provide leadership for the Cystic Fibrosis Service and take on the safeguarding lead role within Acute Children's Services.
Desirable
- To take on the role of Respiratory Lead, including responsibility for asthma
Experience
Essential
- Experience or willingness to develop subspecialty experience in respiratory, including CF
- Experience of working as part of the management team
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies e.g., Child Protection agencies
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and completing audits
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Neonatal Experience beyond core training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the research process
- Commitment to participating in the management process
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives, and staff members
Desirable
- Research interest
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication
- ICT/Computer skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Being adaptable and flexible where required
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
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).
