Job summary
We are looking to recruit an additional Consultant colleague to join our department of 14 WTE Consultants for a pleasant and rewarding life in this area of North West Wales.
The post is based at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. We offer a full range of DGH services, as well as some regional tertiary services for North Wales. North Wales is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, with excellent transport links to nearby Liverpool and Manchester, and a direct rail link to London
Main duties of the job
The post is for a surgeon specialising in hand, wrist & elbow surgery. The candidate must be comfortable covering most aspects of the work required by a DGH Trauma & Orthopaedics department and should note that this includes on call cover for the hospital.
The successful candidate will work within a friendly, progressive department of 14 consultants, trainees and speciality doctors covering the range of T&O services you would expect in a busy DGH.
The post is offered as a 10PA contract with a 7:3 DCC:SPA split. In order to receive the full 3 SPA the successful candidate would be required to become actively involved in one or a number of departmental activities. The 7 DCC comprises on call work in addition to elective commitments. Additional work above 10PA may be available via the job planning process.
About us
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Supporting Documents section for a detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Supporting Documents section for a detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT or CESR (CP) - it is proposed that the CCT/CESP (CP) date must be within 6 months of the interview date
- FRCS (ORTH) or qualification of a higher level
- Fellowship in hand / upper limb surgery
Desirable
- MD or other higher degree
- Further qualification in hand surgery i.e. British Diploma in Hand Surgery / European Diploma in Hand Surgery (or expected completion of above qualification within 12 months of appointment)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Broad training in hand, wrist and elbow surgery - elective and trauma
- oGeneral orthopaedic trauma experience
Desirable
- oExperience in the management of distal radius and carpal injuries
ABILITY
Essential
- oCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- oUp-to-date with current practices
Desirable
AUDIT
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- oEvidence of successful implementation of quality improvement projects
RESEARCH
Essential
- oActive research interests
Desirable
- oEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- oCommitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
Desirable
- oEvidence of management training
TEACHING
Essential
- oEvidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentistsoEvidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists
Desirable
- oOrganisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oEvidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
- oFlexible approach
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oSatisfactory Immigration Status
- oSatisfactory Health Clearance
- oSatisfactory Disclosure Check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT or CESR (CP) - it is proposed that the CCT/CESP (CP) date must be within 6 months of the interview date
- FRCS (ORTH) or qualification of a higher level
- Fellowship in hand / upper limb surgery
Desirable
- MD or other higher degree
- Further qualification in hand surgery i.e. British Diploma in Hand Surgery / European Diploma in Hand Surgery (or expected completion of above qualification within 12 months of appointment)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Broad training in hand, wrist and elbow surgery - elective and trauma
- oGeneral orthopaedic trauma experience
Desirable
- oExperience in the management of distal radius and carpal injuries
ABILITY
Essential
- oCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- oUp-to-date with current practices
Desirable
AUDIT
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- oEvidence of successful implementation of quality improvement projects
RESEARCH
Essential
- oActive research interests
Desirable
- oEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- oCommitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
Desirable
- oEvidence of management training
TEACHING
Essential
- oEvidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentistsoEvidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists
Desirable
- oOrganisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- oEvidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
- oFlexible approach
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oSatisfactory Immigration Status
- oSatisfactory Health Clearance
- oSatisfactory Disclosure Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
