Job summary
The Health Board is looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor to support the Consultant Vascular Surgeons who make up the North Wales Vascular Network. It is expected that the post holder would have part B MRCS.
We are specifically looking for doctors who would work well within our department not only in skill level and UK/NHS experience but also in attitude and career outlook. All timetabled clinics would be consultant supervised and are limited to 10 patients per clinic seeing new, FU, general and specialist cases.
Main duties of the job
Do you want to be a part of a new exciting development to improve the health of the population we serve? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board's North Wales Vascular Network.
The tertiary unit for major arterial surgery is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire. As an integral part of this development we have installed a state of the art Hybrid Theatre (including Interventional Radiology facilities).
The North Wales Vascular Network provides services to a population of approximately 700,000 residents. Spoke services are provided at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
In conjunction with our Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists and a hard-working, highly motivated nursing team, the successful appointee will provide a high quality, modern service in a rapidly developing unit. The post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a fully integrated range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services across North Wales.
The job will attract 10 PA's at the specialty doctor scale, commiserate with level of experience. The post is available on a substantive permanent basis and will be appointed under the terms and conditions of the Welsh SAS and specialty doctor contract.
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 be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Vascular or General Surgery.
- Shall have completed at least four years' fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis),at least two of which would include experience in the specialties of Vascular and General Surgery or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Clinical experience in other related specialties.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to know when to ask for help
- Ability to apply knowledge
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Safe and effective oral communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring.
Management
Desirable
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
- Critical appraisal course / skills
Research
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of participation
- Research-based publications
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff
- Member of relevant Specialist Societies
Disposition
Essential
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Able to work 'flexibly'
Desirable
- Able to work in stressful situations and/or under pressure.
- Able to work outside normal hours at short notice in times of need.
Personal
Essential
- Professional appearance and manner
- Fit for the duties of the post
Language
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Vascular or General Surgery.
- Shall have completed at least four years' fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis),at least two of which would include experience in the specialties of Vascular and General Surgery or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Clinical experience in other related specialties.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to know when to ask for help
- Ability to apply knowledge
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Safe and effective oral communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring.
Management
Desirable
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
- Critical appraisal course / skills
Research
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of participation
- Research-based publications
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff
- Member of relevant Specialist Societies
Disposition
Essential
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Able to work 'flexibly'
Desirable
- Able to work in stressful situations and/or under pressure.
- Able to work outside normal hours at short notice in times of need.
Personal
Essential
- Professional appearance and manner
- Fit for the duties of the post
Language
Essential
Desirable
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).
