Job summary
We are looking for Specialty Doctor to come and work with us for a period of 12 months with further extension where appropriate.The successful applicants will work in a busy acute paediatric unit and level 1 neonatal unit.
We are happy to welcome doctors who have special interests that could be accommodated and would enhance our service, but those with emergency paediatrics, medical education, asthma or allergy would be particularly welcome.
Our Paediatric (Dewi) ward has recently been on Welsh TV featuring in a popular series called Ward Y Plant.
Ysbyty Gwynedd is located on the doorstep of the magnificent Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Strait. We are only three hours from London by train, or an hour from Chester/M6 by car.
Main duties of the job
These are temporary fixed term posts to support the middle grade 1 in 10 rota which attracts a massive 12 sessions in order to develop and maintain special interests during paid time away from the service delivery rota.
We expect all our doctors to actively engage in departmental educational activities and undertake an audits during their time with us.
We anticipate, for the successful applicant, to work on the Tier 1 rota for at least 6 months initially to help adapt to NHS (particularly if no previous experience of working in NHS)
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 the Supporting Documents section for further details on the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Supporting Documents section for further details on the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- APLS (or equivalent)
- NLS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of paediatric experience (with 6-12 months of neonatal experience)
- Must have competencies to work at registrar level.
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Second on-call UK experience.
- Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade /Registrar level
- Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases.
- Minimum 12 month NHS experience
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good team worker.
- Flexible attitude.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to expand practice and skills in order to keep up to date with new developments.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop specialty interest.
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to participate in teaching.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal teaching training.
Audit
Essential
- Regular attendance at departmental audit meetings.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit with presentations at departments/hospital audit meetings.
Other
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- APLS (or equivalent)
- NLS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of paediatric experience (with 6-12 months of neonatal experience)
- Must have competencies to work at registrar level.
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Second on-call UK experience.
- Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade /Registrar level
- Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases.
- Minimum 12 month NHS experience
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good team worker.
- Flexible attitude.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to expand practice and skills in order to keep up to date with new developments.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop specialty interest.
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to participate in teaching.
Desirable
- Evidence of formal teaching training.
Audit
Essential
- Regular attendance at departmental audit meetings.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit with presentations at departments/hospital audit meetings.
Other
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems.
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
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).
