Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to employ a Consultant Anaesthetist to be based in the Central Area (Glan Clwyd Hospital). This post is for a general consultant anaesthetist, with full time work comprising an average of 37.5 hrs per week which equates to 10 sessions (typically 7 sessions for direct clinical care and 3 sessions for supporting professional activities (SPAs). Please refer to the Amended Consultant Contract for Wales for further details.) Direct clinical care includes daytime work and out of hours 'on-call'. Daytime work involves delivering anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities through a combination of fixed and flexible theatre lists. This may also include travel a short distance away to Abergele hospital (currently used for ophthalmics, elective orthopaedics and chronic pain services). The job plan agreed with the successful candidate may also include clinical work aligned to anaesthesia, including supporting the hospital Acute pain service and involvement in Pre-Operative Assessment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to employ a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our department. These have arisen out of replacement and expansion of services. The team consists of 32 consultants, 3 associate specialists with a number of Speciality doctors, Welsh Deanery trainees, MTI doctors and Clinical Fellows. We have 2 acute pain nurses and 4 office / admin staff. Our ethos is working with and supporting each other to help us achieve our best.
This post is a full-time post with a job-plan involving daytime fixed / flexi lists and the general on-call rota, which is currently a 1 in 11 frequency. Sessions may include obstetrics and POAC as well as anaesthesia for surgical specialities. There is a separate intensive care rota and weekend trauma rota. Applicants with an interest or dual specialty training are also encouraged to apply, opportunities to join the ICU service also exist.
In addition to the range of DGH services, we are the regional centre for maxillo-facial surgery and vascular surgery and neonatal intensive care. There is a 24/7 PCI service on site.
The hospital has recently completed a 7 year programme of rebuild resulting in a modern and bright working environment.
We are situated in a beautiful area of the country with many world-renowned outdoor pursuits nearby. Nearby cities include Chester, Liverpool and Manchester with excellent transport links.
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.
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 titlesand help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oName on specialist register OR proof of eligibility of entry onto specialist register OR within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview.
Desirable
- oExperience at Consultant level
- oOther post graduate qualifications
- oFRCA
Professional Bodies Membership
Essential
- In good standing with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- oMembership of societies relevant to stated sub-specialty interest
- Membership of professional groups relevant to anaesthetists
Training
Essential
- Wide training background relevant for the job
- oAt least 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia
- oCourse demonstrating training in acute emergencies
Desirable
- ALS training
- ATLS training
- APLS training
- Completion of a UK specialist training programme
Experience
Essential
- Broadbased general experience in anaesthesia
- General experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation and understanding
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching anesthetic trainees
- Evidence of teaching trainees
- Basic IT skills
- oGeneral experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Clinical experience outside anaesthesia
- Specialist skills or experience
- Out of programme experience in a clinical area relevant to the job
- Evidence of completed audit projects that have changed practice
- Evidence of teaching nursing and paramedical staff and medical students
- Teaching Course
- Teaching Qualification
- Accredited Trainer, eg for ATLS, APLS
- Experience of using simulation in medical education
- Advanced IT skills, eg website design
- oEvidence of taking on consultant responsibility
- oHigher / Advanced training in Obstetrics anaesthesia
- oExperience of pre-operative assessment work in a clinic setting
Research
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
- Critical appraisal course / skills
- Evidence of participation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals, eg letters, case reports
- Posters displayed at scientific meetings
- Abstracts presented at scientific meetings
- Research-based publications in peer-reviewed journals
Team Working
Essential
- Open, approachable and willing to give and to receive feedback
- A team player that values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and / or when under pressure
Desirable
- Shows an interest in the post, by visiting at least once before the interview, and meeting a substantial proportion of the consultants from the department
- Able to work flexibly both in time and place
- A willingness to work outside normal working hours at short notice in times of need
- A willingness to explore new ways of working
Management and Leadership
Essential
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Evidence of understanding of NHS management practices
- A willingness to become a clinical leader in any area of specialist interest within the job
Desirable
- Management course
- Involvement with a management project
- Experience of departmental administration
- Experience of rostering
- Experience of managing a budget in the workplace
- Experience of organisational change and service re-design
- oWillingness to take forward anaesthesia and critical care services within the CPG, health board and wider health economy.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Safe and effective oral communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or their carers with tact and sensitivity
Personal
Essential
- Pass Occupational Health Check
- Professional appearance and manner
- Excellent command of written and verbal English
Desirable
- Good health record
- Car owner with current driving licence
- Able to commence within one to two months of interview
- Welsh speaker
Residence
Essential
- Will either live, and / or make arrangements which ensure ability to attend any emergency within 30 minutes when on-call, driving within the constraints of the Highway code and conditions of the route
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oName on specialist register OR proof of eligibility of entry onto specialist register OR within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview.
Desirable
- oExperience at Consultant level
- oOther post graduate qualifications
- oFRCA
Professional Bodies Membership
Essential
- In good standing with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- oMembership of societies relevant to stated sub-specialty interest
- Membership of professional groups relevant to anaesthetists
Training
Essential
- Wide training background relevant for the job
- oAt least 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia
- oCourse demonstrating training in acute emergencies
Desirable
- ALS training
- ATLS training
- APLS training
- Completion of a UK specialist training programme
Experience
Essential
- Broadbased general experience in anaesthesia
- General experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation and understanding
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching anesthetic trainees
- Evidence of teaching trainees
- Basic IT skills
- oGeneral experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Clinical experience outside anaesthesia
- Specialist skills or experience
- Out of programme experience in a clinical area relevant to the job
- Evidence of completed audit projects that have changed practice
- Evidence of teaching nursing and paramedical staff and medical students
- Teaching Course
- Teaching Qualification
- Accredited Trainer, eg for ATLS, APLS
- Experience of using simulation in medical education
- Advanced IT skills, eg website design
- oEvidence of taking on consultant responsibility
- oHigher / Advanced training in Obstetrics anaesthesia
- oExperience of pre-operative assessment work in a clinic setting
Research
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
- Critical appraisal course / skills
- Evidence of participation
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals, eg letters, case reports
- Posters displayed at scientific meetings
- Abstracts presented at scientific meetings
- Research-based publications in peer-reviewed journals
Team Working
Essential
- Open, approachable and willing to give and to receive feedback
- A team player that values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and / or when under pressure
Desirable
- Shows an interest in the post, by visiting at least once before the interview, and meeting a substantial proportion of the consultants from the department
- Able to work flexibly both in time and place
- A willingness to work outside normal working hours at short notice in times of need
- A willingness to explore new ways of working
Management and Leadership
Essential
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Evidence of understanding of NHS management practices
- A willingness to become a clinical leader in any area of specialist interest within the job
Desirable
- Management course
- Involvement with a management project
- Experience of departmental administration
- Experience of rostering
- Experience of managing a budget in the workplace
- Experience of organisational change and service re-design
- oWillingness to take forward anaesthesia and critical care services within the CPG, health board and wider health economy.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Safe and effective oral communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or their carers with tact and sensitivity
Personal
Essential
- Pass Occupational Health Check
- Professional appearance and manner
- Excellent command of written and verbal English
Desirable
- Good health record
- Car owner with current driving licence
- Able to commence within one to two months of interview
- Welsh speaker
Residence
Essential
- Will either live, and / or make arrangements which ensure ability to attend any emergency within 30 minutes when on-call, driving within the constraints of the Highway code and conditions of the route
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).
