About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Educational Fellow in Geriatric Medicine and Community Care on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
The post is ideal for anyone wishing to consolidate further their medical experience after FY2 training before deciding on their career pathway either in preparation for GP training or indeed a career in any acute specialty.
Taking up this post also gives you the opportunity to enhance your CV to get ahead with your e-portfolio and apply to specialist training.
Main duties of the job
In addition to clinical activity in the COTE team, Educational Fellows facilitate the learning experience of students through tutorials, bed-side teaching and mentoring.
Key responsibilities of the post include:
Day to day follow-up of patients under your care Attend at regular ward rounds and multi-disciplinary case conferences with the Consultant and Specialist Registrar Dictate discharge summaries to General Practitioners, and completion of other discharge forms for hospital data collection Assist with outpatient clinics under supervision, on a regular basis, and in exceptional circumstances may also be required to attend clinics held in the community hospitals Communicate to General Practitioners of discharges or deaths of their patients Liaise with patients' relatives Participate in the training of house physicians and medical students and Physicians associates attached to the team Participate in their Consultant's clinics in each individual Hospital they're based at, and may also be required to attend clinics held in the community hospitals Participate in the Departmental Teaching Programme
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Completion of Foundation Year 2 training (or equivalent) Overseas candidates need a minimum of 2 years' experience post qualification when starting the job
Desirable
One-year Medical Specialities experience.
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Desirable
Progress towards an appropriate postgraduate qualification
Basic Skills & Abilities Essential
General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade Ability to write clear concise notes/histories
Personal Qualities Essential
Evidence of patient focussed care Evidence of leadership skills
Other Relevant Requirements Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
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 Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL572PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)