Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) seek to appoint locum consultant gastroenterologists to Glan Clwyd Hospital. The recruitment is both for replacement and expansion of the department to support specialist areas (particularly ERCP, hepatology and nutrition) and the introduction of a formal out of hours networked gastrointestinal bleed service. They will join a team of two consultant gastroenterologists (including one locum at present), 1 StR, 1 Clinical Fellow, 2 IMT or equivalent, 1 FY2 and 2 FY1. The department of medicine provides ward based care, the gastroenterology firm based on ward 9 which was refurbished as part of the hospital redevelopment programme.
The post holder will share inpatient and outpatient general gastroenterology workload. Currently there is no formal on site out of hours endoscopy service, but the Health Board is developing a service which the post holders will be expected to participate in subject to further negotiation once the framework of this service is established. It is agreed that the post holders will not participate in the general medical on call, although this is available should the candidate wish to do so. The department would provide an in reach service to optimise patient management and discharge from the acute medical unit. This will be a weekday service, extending to a weekend service on the introduction of a formal out of hours GI bleed rota.
Main duties of the job
Provide, with Consultant colleagues, a service in the speciality of Gastroenterology and General Medicine with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Be responsible for patients admitted to a 24 bedded ward shared with the other gastroenterologists. There will be a twinned system for ward reviews to allow cover for leave. Provide specialty in reach during the week. Participation in the general medical on call is not expected, although this is available if the post holder wishes to do so. Medical admissions to Glan Clwyd are assessed in the Acute Medical Unit in the newly developed Emergency Quadrant. The take averages approximately 30-40 admissions, though speciality in reach reduces the post take ward round work. The GIM on call comprises of three ward rounds during 24 hours and the in reach will support the morning round in the shape of a gastroenterologist of the morning with responsibility to assess overnight GI bleeds, perform endoscopy on GI bleeds in the emergency morning slot, see referrals (or delegate appropriately), review new and unwell patients on ward 9.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC full registration
- Full MRCP
Desirable
- Higher Post Graduate qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCST/CCT in Gastroenterology and general medicine (proposed CCT date within 6 months of the interview), certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR), or European Community Rights
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years supervised training in an appropriate Gastroenterology SpR equivalent training programme
- Familiarity with NHS
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in Endoscopy, independent at diagnostic and therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in nutrition
- Subspecialty interest in ERCP
- Subspecialty interest in hepatology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
Teaching/Audit Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit
- Ability to perform workplace based assessments
Desirable
- Active commitment to teaching
- Evidence of audit participation and design
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC full registration
- Full MRCP
Desirable
- Higher Post Graduate qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCST/CCT in Gastroenterology and general medicine (proposed CCT date within 6 months of the interview), certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR), or European Community Rights
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years supervised training in an appropriate Gastroenterology SpR equivalent training programme
- Familiarity with NHS
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in Endoscopy, independent at diagnostic and therapeutic OGD and colonoscopy
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest in nutrition
- Subspecialty interest in ERCP
- Subspecialty interest in hepatology
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
Teaching/Audit Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit
- Ability to perform workplace based assessments
Desirable
- Active commitment to teaching
- Evidence of audit participation and design
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).
