Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Substantive Respiratory Consultant and General Physician in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, North Wales.
This substantive consultant position will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. North Wales is a spectacular place to live and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, attractions and excellent restaurants. We are surrounded by stunning scenery to explore from the rolling hills and rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park to the long sandy beaches of Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula. Chester is less than an hour away and the cities of Liverpool and Manchester are just over an hour making this location a perfect place to live. There is affordable quality housing as well as excellent independent and state schools and great local amenities.
Strong links exist with the other acute hospitals in the Health Board and with tertiary centres in the North West of England. The department participates in multidisciplinary team meetings with these other sites. Strong links are also in existence with the University of Wales, Bangor giving candidates an opportunity to explore their research or teaching interests.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of three existing substantive consultants. This is a ten PA position with inpatient and outpatient commitments and a contribution to the general medical on-call rota.There will be an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest and contribute to the general respiratory workload of the department. The post is based on 10 PAs with an option to pick up extra sessions. A rotation between the four full time consultants is proposed with the consultants rotating between the Respiratory ward, the Outlier ward and Inpatient referrals. Inpatient commitments require cross cover when consultants are on leave. During the off ward months 'ward round' PAs are substituted for sessions to see referrals
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people, across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). Some areas of Mid-Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire are also covered by the Health Board.
The Health Board employs around 16,500 staff and has a budget of around £1.4 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Wrexham Maelor Hospital, in Wrexham, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. The Heath Board also coordinates the work of 121 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales' Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacies.
Situated in the Northern most aspect of Wales, the Health Board lies at the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and spans a huge and diverse geographical area. North Wales also boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate higher medical degree (MD or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP
- CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate degree
- ALS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- To have completed dual specialty training in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine or equivalent
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Independent bronchoscopist
Desirable
- Thoracoscopy
- Advanced bronchoscopy
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
Teaching and Audit Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit
- Ability to perform workplace based assessments
Desirable
- Active commitment to teaching
- Evidence of audit participation and design
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and independently
- Adaptability to changing service needs
- Good communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Car owner/driver advantageous due to Health Board's geography and attending clinics
- Ability to converse or consult in Welsh or an interest in developing this skill
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate higher medical degree (MD or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP
- CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate degree
- ALS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- To have completed dual specialty training in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine or equivalent
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Independent bronchoscopist
Desirable
- Thoracoscopy
- Advanced bronchoscopy
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
Teaching and Audit Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit
- Ability to perform workplace based assessments
Desirable
- Active commitment to teaching
- Evidence of audit participation and design
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and independently
- Adaptability to changing service needs
- Good communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Car owner/driver advantageous due to Health Board's geography and attending clinics
- Ability to converse or consult in Welsh or an interest in developing this skill
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).
