Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic doctors who are interested in taking up long term career in General and Colorectal Surgery. The appointee will be offered a rotation to various specialties of General and Colorectal Surgery. For the appointee who would like to continue the job, it could be extended to another 12 months.
Ysbyty Gwynedd has HEIW (Health Education in Wales) recognised training programme at all levels of surgical training. Even though this post is not a part of National Core Training scheme, the appointee will be offered similar training opportunities at CT level. Over the past few years, fellows have used these jobs to enhance their CV and been successfully recruited via National Training Programme.
The appointee will be encouraged to attend MRCS teaching programme, participate in research and audit. They will be also supported to attend basic surgical courses, eg. ATLS/basics surgical skills/Crisp, those are essential for completion of core training programme. Each fellow will be allocated an assigned educational and clinical supervisor to supervise their training needs. They will also have access to the College tutor for long term career advice.
This programme is also suitable for non-UK graduates who are eligible for GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable to a team of two Consultant Surgeons and will have duties as deemed appropriate by the consultant.
The daily smooth running of the ward will be the responsibility of the fellows in general surgery.
The post holder will be expected to take part in the on call rota which is currently a 1 in 10.
Provision with colleagues of a service in the specialty to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
Be involved in Multi-disciplinary team and other clinical meetings
Participation in carrying out teaching duties, clinical audit and research as required to the extent that clinical duties allow.
The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director (Surgery) through the Lead Clinicians in General Surgery. Day to day responsibility will be to the Consultant to whom the fellow is attached at the particular time
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 the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date with current practices in General Surgery
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Liaison with other agencies
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertised post start date
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part-time basis), at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Desirable
- MRCS or recognised equivalent
- Further relevant degree/diploma/ teaching qualification
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Experience of the assessment of emergencies
- Ability to manage own time and work load
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Clinical experience outside specialty
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of website authoring
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicate well with all staff
- Good team worker
- Good presentation skills
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Ability to adapt and deal with changing circumstances
- Know the limits of own competence and ability
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Up to date with current practices in General Surgery
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Liaison with other agencies
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertised post start date
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part-time basis), at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Desirable
- MRCS or recognised equivalent
- Further relevant degree/diploma/ teaching qualification
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Experience of the assessment of emergencies
- Ability to manage own time and work load
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Clinical experience outside specialty
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of website authoring
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Communicate well with all staff
- Good team worker
- Good presentation skills
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Ability to adapt and deal with changing circumstances
- Know the limits of own competence and ability
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites
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).
