Consultant in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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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.

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£91,722 to £119,079 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-YG-RESP-0624

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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

  • Management experience

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

  • Management experience

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.

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

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).

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:

Service Support Manager

Zoe Strydhorst

zoe.strydhorst@wales.nhs.uk

03000851438

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£91,722 to £119,079 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-YG-RESP-0624

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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