Consultant Physician in Acute Medicine

2 weeks ago


Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

Job summary

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 titles and 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 existing consultant base, and grow our workforce to meet the future healthcare challenges of our local population. Following a comprehensive review we have increased funding to strengthen staffing at all tiers, building upon our stable base. We're looking for high calibre candidates who can help us take our service to the next level.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £ billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. 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.

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

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree MD; PhD; MSc

Clinical Experience

Essential

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

Clinical Governance

Essential

Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance 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

Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience

Management

Essential

Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Evidence and management training

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. Evidence of leadership attributes. Motivational skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Satisfactory preemployment 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

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