An exciting opportunity has arisen to shape the rheumatology services in North Wales with four x10 session Consultant Rheumatologist posts based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital (1), Glan Clwyd Hospital (1) and Llandudno/Bangor Hospital (2). The appointments will be under the terms of the Welsh Consultant Contract.
Each consultant is supported by a network of medical staff, Specialist Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, administration and management support. The new consultants will have equal access to medical, nursing and medical secretarial support staff. The post holder will have a shared office space with personal computer or laptop. VPN connection and appropriate induction with training in local IT systems will be offered.
7 Direct Clinical Contact sessions - it is envisaged that this will consist of approximately 5 sessions of clinics/ward rounds/clinical MDTs and referrals and approximately 2 sessions of direct patient related administration. 3 Supporting Professional Activities sessions. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the workload of the department in line with recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians which specify 6-7 new patients per clinic, 10-15 review patients per clinic and mixed clinics where one new patient takes the time of two review patients depending on case mix of new to review patients. The successful applicant will be required to provide high quality service. A significant contribution to the general Rheumatology service will be expected but opportunities to pursue a specialist interest of relevance to the overall service will be encouraged. The successful candidate must have a commitment to revalidation, medical audit and continuing professional development (CPD).This role comes with 3 SPAs, offering the development potential for an individual to explore interests such as research, quality improvement or education. The 3rdSPA is subject to scrutiny during job planning annually but is hoped to encourage ambitious applicants who wish to contribute to the department, the hospital and patients in Wales during their future career.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR. in Rheumatology
Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register
Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR leading to accreditation or CCT/CESR or recognised equivalent in General Medicine
Training in the use of ultrasound in Rheumatology practice.
Relevant experience of an appropriate sub-specialty interest which compliments available services (e.g. CTD, Paediatric rheumatology, community rheumatology, sports medicine)
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Evidence of ability to carry out medical research and audit and to assess research findings.
Involvement in Clinical Research projects and/or clinical trials
Computer skills
Personal Qualities
Ability to network with other Directorates & hospitals in North Wales
Ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services
Adaptability to changing needs of service
Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level