Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who must have Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent qualification in Gynaecological Oncology and be registered in GMC's specialist register or be within six months of obtaining this at the time of interview, to join our team of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and two sub-specialist consultant Gynaecological Oncologists. This is a permanent, replacement post following retirement of a third sub-specialist consultant.
Main duties of the job
There are presently three Consultants in Gynaecological Oncology working in the North Wales Gynaecological Cancer Centre. The proposed timetable for the new Consultant (see below) is a replacement for one of our existing consultants who is retiring.
The post will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. The surgical cancer centre provides an on call service for the gynaecological cancer patients each week. We plan to each cover 1:6 weekends along with our general O&G consultants. However the on-call commitments for this post does not include any general gynaecology or obstetric cover. This is allocated 1.0 sessions. Both the on call and week-end ward round commitments involve prospective cover.
There will be a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
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
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Inclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCT Gynaecology Oncology within 6 months of interview
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS
- Additional relevant degree(s)
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in gynaecological oncology
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date gynaecological oncology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation or CCT
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
Desirable
- Evidence of audit projects
- Evidence of research relevant to gynaecological oncology
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Teach and train junior medical staff in gynaecological oncology
Desirable
- Basic Welsh language skills
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration with Inclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCT Gynaecology Oncology within 6 months of interview
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS
- Additional relevant degree(s)
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in gynaecological oncology
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date gynaecological oncology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation or CCT
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
Desirable
- Evidence of audit projects
- Evidence of research relevant to gynaecological oncology
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Teach and train junior medical staff in gynaecological oncology
Desirable
- Basic Welsh language skills
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).
