Specialty Doctor in Cardiology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The closing date is 12 May 2024

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board welcomes applicants for the fixed term post of Specialty Doctor within the Cardiology Service at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

Ysbyty Gwynedd is located on the doorstep of the Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Straits, and covers a rural area the size of Greater London. There are unique challenges in delivering high quality health care to this diverse population, and we are seeking a highly motivated team player to come and join a dynamic team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiology Department provides a service to approximately 250,000 people in a predominantly rural area covering 1,600 sq. miles.

The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic department displaying a range of skills and services developed in recent years. He/she will be welcomed by those working in the department, with every encouragement to develop their own sub-specialty interests, innovations and research projects.

The post-holder will work with the established staff, to establish a pre-eminent service with its own distinctive identity within the Division. The post holder will also be required to take part in the acute medical care team on-call rota, currently 1:5.5

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.

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £52,542 - £82,418 gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SPD-CARD-0424

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. These files can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. These files can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

  • ATLS
  • Postgraduate qualification in Cardiology

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years or more at FY2/CT with at least 2 years experience within Cardiology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • ALS
  • General medical procedures appropriate to experience
  • Supervisory skills

Desirable

  • Keen to develop teaching skills
  • Some experience in audit/research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

  • ATLS
  • Postgraduate qualification in Cardiology

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years or more at FY2/CT with at least 2 years experience within Cardiology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • ALS
  • General medical procedures appropriate to experience
  • Supervisory skills

Desirable

  • Keen to develop teaching skills
  • Some experience in audit/research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Mark Payne

Mark.Payne2@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £52,542 - £82,418 gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SPD-CARD-0424

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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