About this role
Job summary
The Health Board wishes to appoint an additional Consultant Physician / Geriatrician to join the existing Care of the Elderly team in the West division of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), North West Wales. This post is based in the district general hospital, Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, and we would consider part-time working for the correct candidate.
The successful candidate will have a sub-specialty interest and we are open to considering a range of sub-specialty areas for the right candidate. This reflects our ambitions to develop a dedicated frailty unit within the acute hospital, alongside expanding community-based initiatives aimed at reducing avoidable hospital admissions. In view of the continued expansion of the North Wales Medical School, opportunities to undertake teaching and educational supervision commitments could be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to:
Develop and support a recognised sub-specialty interest, such as acute frailty, community geriatrics or orthogeriatrics. Provide supervision, teaching and support to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including students from Bangor, Cardiff and Swansea Universities. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development activities. Contribute to service development and transformation projects across acute and community geriatric services. Participate in research, education and innovation opportunities where appropriate
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 communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-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
Full GMC Specialist Registration in Geriatrics or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application MRCP Further Higher Education Member of work orientated Specialist Societies
Desirable
Other appropriate Higher Degree or Diploma Critical appraisal course / skills Teaching course /qualification
Experience Essential
Relevant experience as a trainee within general internal medicine Interest in other medical subspecialties Evidence of training of others as part of self-development Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees
Desirable
Relevant and recent experience within geriatric medicine
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Good written and oral communication skills Evidence of relevant audit activity An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development (CPD) Good Leadership Skills Good organisational and management skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Published papers within the last 3 years Evidence of teaching other staff groups (nursing, paramedic, etc)
Additional Requirements Essential
Aligns own values with those of the Health Board Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
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.
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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
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)