Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Speciality Doctor within the Sexual Health/GUM Service, which provides Sexual Health clinics for the area of Wrexham including HMP Berwyn and community clinics at Connahs Quay, Mold and Infoshop at Wrexham. The successful candidate will work alongside the department Consultants and other colleagues in diagnosing and managing STIs, assessing and providing contraception. There will be opportunity for more learning which will be provided in the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 2 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Speciality Doctors and experienced Nursing & Administration teams. The role will be covering 8 sessions per week; 6 clinics, one of which will be a late clinic, one SPA activity and 1 Admin session. The clinics take place during the workday week between Mondays to Friday.
The envisagement of the role will be to provide the service where it is required, so flexibility is needed, however the main base for the role will be at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, which is one of three District General Hospitals within BCUHB and provides health care for North East Wales, but also receives patients from North Powys and Shropshire. There are 650 acute beds and most specialities are provided that would be expected in a large DGH.
If you are interested in becoming part of this distinctive service and want to contribute your ideas towards the continual successive service modernisation then please contact Consultant Dr Jemy Thomas
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 attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Available in both English and Welsh
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Available in both English and Welsh
Person Specification
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and MDT working
- Communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from Senior Drs as appropriate
Desirable
- Computing skills
- Audit and research interests
- Teaching experience
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Sexual Health in UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Dip GUM
- DFFP/DFSRH
- LoC IUD
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective communication with pts and colleagues
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Motivated and efficient
- Commitment to working as part of the team
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration status
- Satisfactory health clearance
- Satisfactory disclosure check
Person Specification
Skills Knowledge Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and MDT working
- Communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from Senior Drs as appropriate
Desirable
- Computing skills
- Audit and research interests
- Teaching experience
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Sexual Health in UK
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Dip GUM
- DFFP/DFSRH
- LoC IUD
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective communication with pts and colleagues
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
- Motivated and efficient
- Commitment to working as part of the team
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration status
- Satisfactory health clearance
- Satisfactory 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).
