Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest Health Board in Wales. The Health Board provides a full range of elective and non-elective secondary care services, although it is highly emergency driven with a very busy ED Department. As part of the anaesthetic team you will make an important contribution to the provision of patient treatment and care within the Health Board.
We are currently seeking a Specialty Doctor who will support the work of the Consultant Anaesthetists within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post with out of hours commitments. Remuneration will be commensurate with individuals' experience. The job plan is negotiable, depending on individual's interests (see section 3) and service requirements.
Specialty Doctor duties link with trainee and clinical fellow duties to provide a broad service.
As an example a typical job plan will include:
- On-call commitment in anaesthesia/critical care/obstetrics depending on the candidate's competencies.
- Varied daytime work to encompass a range of clinical experience
- Professional development and teaching supported by 2 SPAs
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
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in the specialty
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
Desirable
- Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
- Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
- Completion of Foundation Program
Desirable
- ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- FRCA
- ALS/ATLS/APLS or similar
- Ionising Radiation Certificate
- Member MDU/MPS or similar
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in the specialty
- Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
Desirable
- Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
- Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
- Completion of Foundation Program
Desirable
- ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- FRCA
- ALS/ATLS/APLS or similar
- Ionising Radiation Certificate
- Member MDU/MPS or similar
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).
