Job summary
Middle grade job Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery 10-12 Sessions This is a great opportunity to work in the beautiful North Wales area. The post involves working at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, which is the Central Area site for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. We are a Trauma Unit, with our local Major Trauma Center in Stoke (North Midlands NHS Trust University Hospital). We also work at Abergele Hospital, which only includes select services. Be the second (non-resident) on call for trauma in a 1 in 11 rota.
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
There is weekly trauma and orthopaedic teaching. Extra teaching can be arranged for anyone sitting an exam. We have a good track record for our untrained doctors going on training rotations, successful in their Fellow exams and successful with the CESR applications. We have a great library and staff. We are just a few minutes from the beach and close to the Snowdonia National Park. We have a thorough induction booklet for new starters. The department consists of 10 consultants working on a trauma rota and a further consultant performing only elective surgery. Our department is consultant led and you will be supported in all aspects of the role. Contact us, or visit us if you are thinking of working in our department.
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
You will work in a team structure with your consultant, with continuing responsibility forthe care of patients in your team and for the proper functioning of the department in linewith the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time). However,the appointee will be rotated between Glan Clwyd Hospital and Abergele Hospital thusproviding a comprehensive exposure to both Emergency and Elective care on a regularbasis. It is possible that the successful appointee will be working outside his teamstructure on occasions, but consultant supervision will always be ensured.
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work in a team structure with your consultant, with continuing responsibility forthe care of patients in your team and for the proper functioning of the department in linewith the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time). However,the appointee will be rotated between Glan Clwyd Hospital and Abergele Hospital thusproviding a comprehensive exposure to both Emergency and Elective care on a regularbasis. It is possible that the successful appointee will be working outside his teamstructure on occasions, but consultant supervision will always be ensured.
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to practice
- oRelevant and recent UK experience at SHO trainee level and above.
- oRelevant audit activity
- oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
- oGood written & oral communication skills
- oOrthopaedic experience at Middle Grade level
- oATLS provider up to date
Desirable
- oResearch activity/publication
- oWelsh Speaker
- oCar owner/driver
other
Essential
- oOrthopaedic experience
- oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to practice
- oRelevant and recent UK experience at SHO trainee level and above.
- oRelevant audit activity
- oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
- oGood written & oral communication skills
- oOrthopaedic experience at Middle Grade level
- oATLS provider up to date
Desirable
- oResearch activity/publication
- oWelsh Speaker
- oCar owner/driver
other
Essential
- oOrthopaedic experience
- oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
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).
