Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and two sub-specialist Consultant Gynaecological Oncologists.
The Department aims to build standard approaches to clinical problems using common protocols and care pathways and the ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be flexible and ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service in the 21st century.
Main duties of the job
There are presently three consultants in Gynaecological Oncology working in the North Wales Gynaecological Cancer Centre.
The post will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. The surgical cancer centre provides an on call service for the gynaecological cancer patients each week. We plan to each cover 1:6 weekends along with our general Obstetric and Gynaecology consultants. However the on-call commitments for this post does not include any general gynaecology or obstetric cover. This is allocated 1.0 sessions. Both the on call and week-end ward round commitments involve prospective cover.
There will be a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
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
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration or eligible for award of CCT in Gynaecology Oncology within 6 months from date of interview (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS
- Additional relevant degree(s)
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation or CCT
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
Desirable
- Evidence of audit projects
- Evidence of research relevant to Gynaecological Oncology
- Evidence of appropriate presentation skills required for effective teaching
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in gynaecological oncology
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date gynaecological oncology
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team member
- Ability to develop services within the Health Board
- Ability to teach and train junior medical staff in Gynaecological Oncology
- Ability to work in pressured environment
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Ability to network with other Directorates, Consultants, trainees and management staff
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the Service
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration or eligible for award of CCT in Gynaecology Oncology within 6 months from date of interview (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- MRCOG or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS
- Additional relevant degree(s)
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation or CCT
- Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
Desirable
- Evidence of audit projects
- Evidence of research relevant to Gynaecological Oncology
- Evidence of appropriate presentation skills required for effective teaching
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills and abilities expected from a properly trained consultant in gynaecological oncology
- Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date gynaecological oncology
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team member
- Ability to develop services within the Health Board
- Ability to teach and train junior medical staff in Gynaecological Oncology
- Ability to work in pressured environment
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Ability to network with other Directorates, Consultants, trainees and management staff
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the Service
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
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).
