Job Description

Want to be part of a dynamic team delivering high quality Acute Medicine, in an amazing part of the country?Well come and join us!

This post in Acute Medicine is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl, North wales. Presently there are 4 acute physicians with plans to appoint more. The appointee will also undertake sessions in the sub-speciality area of their choice. This could include: Elderly Care, Stroke, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Renal Medicine, or Diabetes & Endocrinology.

As part of the Health Board\'s strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University\'s process for granting honorary titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be encouraged to develop clinical or academic specialist interests. Part time working or a job share would also be considered. There is a dedicated team supporting the consultants on AMU, currently consisting of 1 SpR, 1 CT Trainee, I FY2, 1 FY1. There is also support from 3 ANPs attached to the team and Welsh Government has recently invested further funding to develop our model of care including multi disciplinary teams.

The posts arise as we look to strengthen and consolidate our existingconsultant base,and grow our workforce to meet the future healthcare challenges of our local population.Following a comprehensivereviewwe haveincreased funding to strengthenstaffingat all tiers,buildinguponourstablebase.We\'re looking forhigh calibre candidates who can help us take our service to the next level.

About us

Glan ClwydHospitalis located in an area of recognised naturalbeautywithSnowdonia, stunning pristine beaches and enchanting castlesallnearby.The local area offersa wide variety of lifestyle and family options,and for those keen to maintainties further afield,the area has excellent transport links includingfastdirect trains to London. Thecities of Chester, Manchester, and Liverpoolare within easy reach and offer international travelconnections.

With approximately 58,000 attendances to ED each year and 16,000 patients going through our assessment units we have a diverse workload to keep you interested and challenged. Youwill still havetimeto talk to your patients properly, and within a specialty of interest.We are supported by the full range of district hospital specialities, and we\'realso fortunate to have an extended range ofsub-regionalservices on site including a Primary PCI service,vascular surgery, maxillofacialsurgery haematology and cancer services.

Job description
Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification can be found within the additional documents included in the advert.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
• MRCP or equivalent
• Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT or CESR date within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD PhD MSc

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Broad based experience GIM and relevant sub-specialty.
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meet the requirement of the GMC\'s Good Medical Practice

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Evidence of above average performance

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management

Research
Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education, Training the Trainers experience

Management
Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

other
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks compliant with National Standards
• Ability to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call commitments and travel to meet requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership attributes
• Motivational skills

Employer details
Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

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