Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly & supportive Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) team at Ysbyty Gwynedd. This post is particularly suitable for doctors experienced in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, who are looking for more experience aiming to enter specialist training or to support CESR, and who will provide clinical experience on the second on call tier. The post holder will be supported by, and work in conjunction with, the Consultants in O&G, working alongside the other second on call doctors, junior medical team and nursing & midwifery colleagues. There is on-call commitment on the second on call rota, so a minimum of 3 years O&G experience is required, with minimum 6 months clinical experience in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspect of work including outpatient clinic sessions in obstetrics and gynaecology, labour ward and gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the on-call rota. The rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis and changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales servicing a quarter of the population across Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire. It provides a full range of primary, community, mental and acute hospital services across 3 district hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. The delivery rate at Ysbyty Gwynedd has remained relatively steady at around 2100 per annum over recent years. The Obstetrics Unit, alongside the Midwifery Led Unit, inpatient Maternity Ward, Special Care Baby Unit, Gynaecology Ward and the main operating theatre are located on the first floor of the hospital. There is a dedicated Obstetrics Theatre within the Labour Ward complex. Other facilities include a Maternity Outpatient Assessment Unit and Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. There are facilities for Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Smear Clinics and Urodynamics within the St David's Outpatients Unit. Peripheral clinics are currently run in Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Holyhead Llangefni, Caernarfon, Pwllheli and Porthmadog. The North Wales Gynaecology Cancer Centre is based at Ysbyty Gwynedd with 3 gynaecology oncology surgeons. Gynaecology surgery is carried out in the Day Case Theatre as well as the Main Operating Theatre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspect of work including outpatient clinic sessions in obstetrics and gynaecology, labour ward and gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the on-call rota. The rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis and changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
Please see detailed information on Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in North Wales. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspect of work including outpatient clinic sessions in obstetrics and gynaecology, labour ward and gynaecology operating theatre lists in addition to the on-call rota. The rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis and changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
Please see detailed information on Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent qualification
- MRCOG part 1
- Should have at least six months of experience working as second on call in the UK.
Desirable
- ATSM in Labour Ward/Advance Antenatal practice/Benign gynaecology
- GCP training
Experience
Essential
- Competence in managing emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology cases as second on call with non-resident consultant cover
Desirable
- Experience of participation in research activity including recruitment, consenting or laboratory based research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Willingness and ability to work with minimal direct supervision
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively eg. Report-writing, guidelines/protocols.
Academic
Essential
- Participation in Clinical audit/Quality Improvement activity
Desirable
- Publication in Peer Reviewed journals
Management
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects or staff rota.
- Attendance at management course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent qualification
- MRCOG part 1
- Should have at least six months of experience working as second on call in the UK.
Desirable
- ATSM in Labour Ward/Advance Antenatal practice/Benign gynaecology
- GCP training
Experience
Essential
- Competence in managing emergency Obstetrics and Gynaecology cases as second on call with non-resident consultant cover
Desirable
- Experience of participation in research activity including recruitment, consenting or laboratory based research
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Willingness and ability to work with minimal direct supervision
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively eg. Report-writing, guidelines/protocols.
Academic
Essential
- Participation in Clinical audit/Quality Improvement activity
Desirable
- Publication in Peer Reviewed journals
Management
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure.
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects or staff rota.
- Attendance at management course
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).
