Respiratory Consultant

In one of the most significant expansions within Respiratory medicine at Glan Clwyd Hospital, we are delighted to state that we are seeking 1 whole time (10 sessions

The posts have been created with the primary goal of increasing the range and depth of respiratory services in YGC, to strengthen the support provided to the newly configured EQ and support the expansion of respiratory inpatient beds (a new respiratory ward is to be configured in addition to the existing dedicated respiratory ward). All members of the respiratory team will share responsibility for these aspirations, and it is envisaged the current rotational arrangement among the consultant physicians will continue to provide cover for referrals, existing respiratory inpatient beds and respiratory in-reach.

The appointees will be committed to the post receiving ward rounds following on call commitments. Outpatient clinic templates are in line with RCP guidance (New
- 30 minutes, Review
- 15 minutes) there is a robust mentorship program within YGC accessible by the appointee, the appointees will have responsibility for acute respiratory inpatients, and will share the junior doctor’s team with the existing consultant physicians. The appointees will be expected to provide professional supervision and teaching for junior medical staff, to contribute to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity and to participate in clinical audit, continuing professional development, clinical governance activities and to commit to revalidation requirements including annual appraisal. There will be office accommodation and secretarial support (shared) and the appointees will have PC/Laptop

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.

For full details of the job and the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification documents, which are in both English and Welsh.