Job summary
Consultant Geriatrician
Wrexham Maelor Hospital - North East Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Flexible Working encouraged
Following the COVID challenges of the last year we are looking to reset our department with a focus on work/life balance and building resilience within our staff. To this end we are pleased to announce that we are looking for new consultant colleagues.
We welcome and encourage colleagues who want to work less than full time, as well as on an annualised basis. We have experience of making job plans that work for the individual as well as the department and are keen to try to create jobs that work for people.
Main duties of the job
We are currently in the process of developing and diversifying our clinician base with two consultant therapist roles being advertised.
We welcome colleagues that want to take part in GIM medical take but this is not essential.
You are required to be on the Specialist Register, have CCST's in Geriatric Medicine and GIM or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview.
Please contact Drs Cameron Abbott or Sara Gerrie (Care of the Elderly Department) at Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100 or via email on Cameron.abbott@wales.nhs.uk or sara.gerrie@wales.nhs.uk to discuss how we can build a job that suits you.
About us
The hospital is superbly located in North Wales, with its areas of outstanding natural beauty, and within easy reach of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.
There is a generous relocation expenses of up to £8,000 are available subject to availability.
The successful candidates will be appointed to the amended Welsh Consultant Contract (3 SPAs as standard) with a current salary range of £79,957 - £103,806 per annum. In addition Consultants will be eligible for Commitment Awards up to a maximum of £24,410 per annum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information on main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information on main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oDeliver a consultant-led Geriatric Medicine service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital for the diagnosis and management of both outpatients and inpatients.
Desirable
- oPotentially participate in the general medical on-call rota and post-take ward rounds, providing leadership and support to the on-call medical team.
Essential
Essential
- oTake consultant responsibility for allocated inpatients, with support from a designated team of junior doctors based on the rehabilitation wards, and community hospitals.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oDeliver a consultant-led Geriatric Medicine service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital for the diagnosis and management of both outpatients and inpatients.
Desirable
- oPotentially participate in the general medical on-call rota and post-take ward rounds, providing leadership and support to the on-call medical team.
Essential
Essential
- oTake consultant responsibility for allocated inpatients, with support from a designated team of junior doctors based on the rehabilitation wards, and community hospitals.
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).
