Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics x2 (10 session contract, with an 2 additional programme activity sessions)
Variety is the name of the game - Looking to develop within Paediatrics but also have a special interest you want to explore? If you're looking for a Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics role and like to keep things fresh, here's what's on offer:
- 2 Specialty Doctor roles, full time or less than full time
- General paediatric work with neonatal cover alongside extensive scope to maintain a special interest to deliver specialist care locally, with clinical network support
- Additional sessions specifically to accommodate special interest development and paid time away from the rota to build appropriate knowledge and skills in your chosen area
- A modern, progressive and recently extended paediatric outpatient department, Paediatric Assessment Unit and Emergency Department which will have a dedicated paediatric area
- Based in North West Wales, an area of outstanding natural beauty encompassing Snowdonia National Park and miles of coastline and sandy beaches, a veritable adventure playground
- Located close to larger urban areas in North West England, with easy transport links
Main duties of the job
The department currently has 8.6 WTE consultants and we run a Service week model. One of the consultants chooses to contribute to the second on call rota. The tier 1 rota consists of GP trainees, FY2 and FY3 doctors, and standalone trust doctors. The second on call rota comprises of non-training permanent staff grade doctors.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact by telephone or email for more information and discussion. We are confident that these posts will be very attractive to candidates who wish to manage their own learning and work life balance in the context of acute paediatrics. Please feel free to ring us for discussion; we are open to any innovative ideas that will benefit our service.
Please contact Dr Joishy on 03000 841295 for more information.
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
For more detailed information, please read the job description and person specification for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description and person specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- APLS (or equivalent)
- NLS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or medical equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- At least 4 years of paediatric experience, not including foundation modules (with 6-12 months of neonatal experience) Must have competencies to work at registrar level.
Desirable
- Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade /Registrar level. Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases.
- Minimum 12 month NHS experience
- Second on-call UK experience.
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good team worker.
- Flexible attitude.
Other
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent
- Hold a current and in date valid driving license or provides an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing emergency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- APLS (or equivalent)
- NLS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or medical equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- At least 4 years of paediatric experience, not including foundation modules (with 6-12 months of neonatal experience) Must have competencies to work at registrar level.
Desirable
- Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade /Registrar level. Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases.
- Minimum 12 month NHS experience
- Second on-call UK experience.
Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good team worker.
- Flexible attitude.
Other
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Microsoft Office or equivalent
- Hold a current and in date valid driving license or provides an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing emergency and domiciliary care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pathology/radiology information systems.
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).
