Job Description

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



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.



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).



You will be able to find the full and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.