Job summary
This is a full-time substantive post for the vacancy of Consultant Intensivist and Anaesthetist based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorates, as determined by the Consultants within the team, and provide a high-quality service to the local population, including an emergency on-call commitment.
All Consultant Intensivists are expected to provide the initial assessment, treatment, and stabilisation of critically unwell children from birth to age sixteen, whilst awaiting transfer to a tertiary centre by the Regional Paediatric Transfer Service. The on-call Anaesthetic and Critical Care Team also provide the initial assessment of critically ill children in collaboration with the Paediatric Consultants. Consultants are always supported by their colleagues throughout the management of paediatric cases.
Main duties of the job
There will be hot weeks from Monday to Thursday and hot weekends Friday to Sunday, this is currently one in eight which requires day time weekday and weekend working. Each shift is 12.5 hours and is resident from 08:00 to 20:30.
All Consultant Intensivists are expected to be able to provide emergency anaesthesia and in the absence of regular theatre sessions, there is support for some Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) sessions to be undertaken in theatres for skills maintenance.
The postholder will 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.
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.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, 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:
Dr Lisa Handcock
Lisa.Handcock@wales.nhs.uk
03000 855119
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 Lisa Handcock
Lisa.Handcock@wales.nhs.uk
03000 855119
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or obtaining CCT within 6 months from date of interview
- CCT in ICM as described by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (or evidence of equivalent levels of experience/training)
Desirable
- CCT in Anaesthesia as described by the Royal College of Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent levels of experience/training).
- FFICM examination or other professional or higher qualification
- Higher Degree (MD/MSc)
- Higher qualifications in teaching or management
- Formal teaching qualification or Instructor status for a relevant course on acute care or the deteriorating patient e.g. ALS/ ATLS
- Post graduate qualification in medical education
- Formal Mentor status for FUSIC module(s)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in critical care relevant for the post
- Experience in teaching, training and supervising medical students, doctors and AHPs
Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Competence in management of acute illness and injury in both adults and children
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary critical care team
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Ability to relate to patients and Colleagues
- Proven commitment to personal professional development
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support staff effectively
Desirable
- Capable of being General Anaesthetist on-call for our DGH patients including our paediatric and obstetric population
- Formal accreditation in Point of Care Ultrasound
- Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Presentations and/or publications in critical care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
- Ability to undertake on-call including nights
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or obtaining CCT within 6 months from date of interview
- CCT in ICM as described by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (or evidence of equivalent levels of experience/training)
Desirable
- CCT in Anaesthesia as described by the Royal College of Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent levels of experience/training).
- FFICM examination or other professional or higher qualification
- Higher Degree (MD/MSc)
- Higher qualifications in teaching or management
- Formal teaching qualification or Instructor status for a relevant course on acute care or the deteriorating patient e.g. ALS/ ATLS
- Post graduate qualification in medical education
- Formal Mentor status for FUSIC module(s)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in critical care relevant for the post
- Experience in teaching, training and supervising medical students, doctors and AHPs
Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Competence in management of acute illness and injury in both adults and children
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary critical care team
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Ability to relate to patients and Colleagues
- Proven commitment to personal professional development
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support staff effectively
Desirable
- Capable of being General Anaesthetist on-call for our DGH patients including our paediatric and obstetric population
- Formal accreditation in Point of Care Ultrasound
- Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Presentations and/or publications in critical care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
- Ability to undertake on-call including nights
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
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).
