About this role
Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking to appoint a Consultant Physician in General Medicine based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.
This post is to support the development of medical services and contribute to the general medical on call rota. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement those of our other departments.
Main duties of the job
Ongoing medical care of patients admitted to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Support the Ambulatory Care Service and undertake outpatient clinic work depending on the clinician's specialty interest. There is the opportunity to take on additional clinical duties and lead roles, depending on interest. There is also a requirement to undertake on call for the medical take on a one in twelve (1:12) rotation. A comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service. Professional supervision and teaching of junior medical staff. Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity. Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities on a local, Health Board and all Wales basis. Development of research and professional interests. Adhere to the BCUHB policies and guidelines
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interview MRCP
Desirable
Further Higher Degree Any other relevant postgraduate qualifications
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good written and oral communication skills Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Desirable
Experience of audit management Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in referred journals
Additional Requirements Essential
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Positive approach to lessons learnt Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Participation in on call and emergency cover.
Desirable
Continued Professional / Personal Development IT Skills Presentation skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7YP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)