Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Dermatologist to join the team at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. The post is for 10 sessions but consideration would also be given to those looking for a part-time / job share post. Flexible working will also be considered.
The Consultant will work with the highly skilled and motivated multi-disciplinary team and continue to develop and embed the integrated service model. The Dermatology department delivers a full range of services from a network of acute and community sites, with the main base being in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
Main duties of the job
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health board in Wales covering the whole of North Wales. It manages both acute and community services via its three divisions namely West, Centre and East. Dermatology is managed in the area division (a mixture of community and some acute based services) with the base for dermatology remaining in the acute sector at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
The main duties are the provision of services to support the whole patient journey from triaging of referrals and advice and guidance, to outpatient clinics and minor surgery. Dealing with ward referrals and ED attendances will also form part of the role, as well as supervision of the wider team, including specialist nurses and GPs with special interest.There is no out-of-hours on-call commitment. The role also offers an exciting opportunity to shape future service delivery and embrace new innovations. Mentorship is available to all new consultants.
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
You will be able to find a detailed Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a detailed Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Person Specification
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
- Management course / qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Register for Dermatology OR within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview
- GMC Licence to practice
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree or Diploma qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience and training in acute and general dermatology, and skin oncology
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Familiarity with NHS
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Masters degree in clinical practice
Leadership, Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting
- Ability and willingness to work within the organisation's performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Management experience
- Management or leadership qualification
- Quality improvement training
Teaching/ Audit / research experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit
- Experience of audit Ability to perform workplace based assessments
Desirable
- Active commitment to teaching
- Evidence of audit participation and design
- Medical education qualification
- Research qualification
- Quality improvement training
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and alone
- Adaptability to changing service needs
- Ability to work in under-pressure and deal with stressful situations.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Good communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
- Professional manner
- Leadership skills
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Desirable
Person Specification
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
- Management course / qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Register for Dermatology OR within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview
- GMC Licence to practice
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree or Diploma qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience and training in acute and general dermatology, and skin oncology
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Familiarity with NHS
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Masters degree in clinical practice
Leadership, Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting
- Ability and willingness to work within the organisation's performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Management experience
- Management or leadership qualification
- Quality improvement training
Teaching/ Audit / research experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit
- Experience of audit Ability to perform workplace based assessments
Desirable
- Active commitment to teaching
- Evidence of audit participation and design
- Medical education qualification
- Research qualification
- Quality improvement training
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and alone
- Adaptability to changing service needs
- Ability to work in under-pressure and deal with stressful situations.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Good communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
- Professional manner
- Leadership skills
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Desirable
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).
