Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board seeks to appoint a substantive Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Thyroid disease.
This post has arisen following the retirement of two of our consultant colleagues so that we may continue to provide excellent care to the population of North Wales and the service provided at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Based in Ysbyty Gwynedd and placed in a coastal city near Menai Straights, Bangor provides the benefits and lifestyle of a scenic country landscape whilst providing excellent road and rail links with the rest of the UK.
Whilst this post is based at Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor, there will be the possibility of sessions at other hospitals within the Health Board.
We will welcome candidates with subspecialty interests and we are keen to discuss your requirements.
Main duties of the job
To carry out duties within the Department of ENT within the Health Board based at Ysbyty Gwynedd and other Hospitals in the Organisation.
To be responsible for running the day-to-day activity of the Department and providing advice and consultation on referral from other Departments as required.
To participate in a 1:4 on-call rota initially (with middle grade ENT cover) at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
To participate in the teaching and adequate supervision of the staff and junior doctors of the Hospital and medical students as required.
To participate as required in the clinical audit process operated within the specialty group, improving clinical practice by peer review and changing working practices to maintain a high standard of medical treatment and care.
To participate and co-operate with the Lead Consultant/ Clinical Director in the effective management of the specialty group and its resources.
About us
Our offer will include:
o Appointment to the appropriate scale of the amended Welsh Consultant Contract.
o Eligibility for Consultant 'Commitment Awards' up to a maximum of £24,410 per annum.
o Working with an excellent North Wales Head & Neck Multi-Disciplinary Team
o A commitment to teaching, education research and audit with partnering organisations
o Support provided to add clinical leadership to the role to support clinical governance across the North Wales Head & Neck/ENT Service
o The Hospital is superbly located in North Wales, with its areas of outstanding natural beauty, and within easy reach of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester
You will be on the Specialist Register, have CCST's or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of interview.
Forget city commuter traffic, and enjoy a breath-taking commute across North Wales. When you are not working, you will have the opportunity to discover a vast national park, purpose built mountain biking trails, picturesque coastal paths, food festivals and the world class sports adventure around every corner.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital and meet prospective colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Qual
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, -CESR or -European Community Rights (ENT/Head & Neck Specialist Registration in another EU country)
- FRCS (ENT) or qualification of an equivalent level (i.e. an appropriate higher ENT surgical qualification)
Desirable
- Further higher qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised ENT training programme.
- Experience in managing routine elective and acute ENT conditions including some exposure to paediatric emergencies
- Current knowledge of ENT treatments and interventions
- Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Desirable
- Fellowship in ENT Surgery
- Published research papers, thesis on ENT topics
- Presentations at recognised national ENT meetings
- Member of British Association of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck (ENTUK)
- Attendance at RCS ENT courses.
- Training in breaking bad news
- Additional specialist skills or experience
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Academic acheivement, Research and Publication
Essential
Desirable
- Good academic training together with research and publication an advantage.
- Teaching qualification
Abilities
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership on the multi disciplinary team.
- Effective Communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good rapport with patients and staff
- Flexible approach
- Commitment to Clinical Risk Management and implementation of clinical Governance.
- Effective Team leader
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
- Commitment to teaching
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Critical appraisal course / skills
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
- Member of Work orientated Specialist Societies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate ability to work harmoniously with current colleagues, to fit into the department and contribute to the work and further development of the department.
- A team player who 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.
- Able to work 'flexibly'
Desirable
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment.
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
Person Specification
Qual
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, -CESR or -European Community Rights (ENT/Head & Neck Specialist Registration in another EU country)
- FRCS (ENT) or qualification of an equivalent level (i.e. an appropriate higher ENT surgical qualification)
Desirable
- Further higher qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised ENT training programme.
- Experience in managing routine elective and acute ENT conditions including some exposure to paediatric emergencies
- Current knowledge of ENT treatments and interventions
- Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Desirable
- Fellowship in ENT Surgery
- Published research papers, thesis on ENT topics
- Presentations at recognised national ENT meetings
- Member of British Association of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck (ENTUK)
- Attendance at RCS ENT courses.
- Training in breaking bad news
- Additional specialist skills or experience
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Academic acheivement, Research and Publication
Essential
Desirable
- Good academic training together with research and publication an advantage.
- Teaching qualification
Abilities
Essential
- Recognised ability to work within and provide leadership on the multi disciplinary team.
- Effective Communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good rapport with patients and staff
- Flexible approach
- Commitment to Clinical Risk Management and implementation of clinical Governance.
- Effective Team leader
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
- Commitment to teaching
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Critical appraisal course / skills
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
- Member of Work orientated Specialist Societies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate ability to work harmoniously with current colleagues, to fit into the department and contribute to the work and further development of the department.
- A team player who 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.
- Able to work 'flexibly'
Desirable
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment.
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
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).
