Job summary
The Specialty Doctor will join a multidisciplinary team that provides most of the General and Colorectal services at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital. This includes both outpatient and inpatient care. Although these posts have been approved to support colorectal services, the fellows will have plenty of opportunities to gain skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Colonoscopy. They will also be expected to support the team of Robotic Surgeons and join them in theatre.
(The fellow will be expected to be free from elective commitments while on-call for acute general surgery. All Specialty Doctor are supported by CT/FY2 and FY 1 doctors for managing acute emergencies. They also have a commitment free consultant general surgeon available to supervise and support their practice.)
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
The post holder will be accountable to a team of two Consultant Colorectal Surgeons. The candidate will have independent duties as deemed appropriate by the consultant.
Provision with colleagues of a service in the specialty to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditationduties as required and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical activity, locally and nationally
Participation in medical and clinical audit
Involvement in research to the extent that clinical duties allow
The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director (Surgery) through the Lead Clinicians in General Surgery. Day to day responsibility will be to the Consultant to whom the surgeon is attached at the particular time
In addition the post holder will:
Participate in outpatient clinics
Provide clinical supervision to junior medical and nursing staff.
Be involved in Multi-disciplinary team and other clinical meetings
The daily smooth running of the ward will be the responsibility of the fellows in general surgery.
Audit of clinical activities, evidence based medicine and maintenance of clinical governance will be expected.
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 the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS/FRCS
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Training and Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
- 48 months in surgery not including foundation modules
- Broad Based experience in general surgery
Desirable
- Previous Colorectal and General Surgery experience
- Ability to perform Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Previous experience in upper and lower GI endoscopy
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nursing staff
- 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
- Competent in providing General Surgery Emergency On-call at Middle Grade level
- Clinical experience outside specialty
- Additional experience in Colorectal Surgery
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS/FRCS
- Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Training and Experience
Essential
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
- 48 months in surgery not including foundation modules
- Broad Based experience in general surgery
Desirable
- Previous Colorectal and General Surgery experience
- Ability to perform Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Previous experience in upper and lower GI endoscopy
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
- General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
- Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nursing staff
- 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
- Competent in providing General Surgery Emergency On-call at Middle Grade level
- Clinical experience outside specialty
- Additional experience in Colorectal Surgery
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring.
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).
