Consultant Obstetrician

We are looking for a new consultant to join our team in central North Wales.

This is a hugely exciting time within the department due to the increasing high acuity obstetrics being practiced on a sub-regional basis at the unit. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to join our team and help develop the future O&G services within North Wales

The role holder must have a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and must be registered on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. The successful applicant must be able to scan independently and prepared to teach, train and supervise colleagues, SAS doctors and trainees in developing their competencies in ultrasound. The post is non-resident on call.

The role holder would be responsible for providing professional leadership in Obstetrics and Gynaecology care, promoting the development of evidence based clinical practice and guidelines, and ensuring the continued introduction of the relevant elements of clinical governance in the service.

The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales. The role holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of obstetric work including antenatal clinics, obstetric / Fetal Medicine scanning and scan training, elective caesarean lists and daytime obstetrics on call, in addition to participating on the general non-resident on call rota. However, the exact job plan is negotiable depending on skills and personal circumstances. If the role holder would prefer to cover gynaecology as well as obstetrics this can be discussed.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff.

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 the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

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.

A full Job Description and Person Specification can be found along with the additional documents included within the advert.