Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our current team of eleven consultants in a friendly & supportive department, leading and delivering Womens health services in beautiful central North Wales.
This is a full time substantive post in obstetrics & gynaecology, with the main commitment in gynae oncology.
It includes contribution to the non-resident on call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
This is a replacement post but with a new emphasis to support the gynaecology oncology service, and experience of laparoscopic hysterectomy is desired to support the development of laparoscopic surgery on site.The post will be of interest to both a newly qualified consultant as well as an established consultant with special interest in gynae oncology and/or benign gynaecology/minimal access surgery.
The post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital in central North Wales.
The post is advertised as 10 sessions per week, additional sessions may be available by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to participate within the non-resident third on-call rota which is currently 1 in 10 weekends, and 1 in 8 weekday nights, with prospective cover for leave.
Out of hours work is currently paid at band 3 intensitybut is subject to review at appointment and annually thereafter.
There will be a commitment to undertake general obstetrics & gynaecology work.
In addition, special interests will be encouraged to support service needs.
ATSM or equivalent training in Gynae oncology and ability to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy, outpatient hysteroscopy would be particularly welcome as would BSCCP accredited training in colposcopy or vulval ATSM accredited training.
Please see the attached job description & person spec for further informationInterested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit us and are invited to speak to Miss Maggie Armstrong, Clinical Director and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
About us Health Board OverviewBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £ billion and a workforce of over 19,000 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, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units.
BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations.
BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description Job responsibilities Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification Experience Essential oAppropriate experience in training grade posts leading to accreditation for UK CCST or recognised equivalent (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview oEquivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR) oExperience of working in busy tertiary units at Registrar level or higher Desirable oAdditional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to specialty Knowledge /Qualification Essential oMRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist qualification oInclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCST, CESR or recognised equivalent within 6 months of interview date oATSM Oncology Desirable oAdditional relevant degree(s) oCompleted ATSM's relevant to post oATSM Benign Abdominal Surgery -Open & Laparoscopic oATSM Benign Gynaecological Surgery -Hysteroscopy oATSM /BSCCP Colposcopy oATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice Clinical experience and effectiveness Essential oClinical training and experience in general obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT oAppropriate experience & training relevant to special interest oAbility to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients within obstetrics & gynaecology Desirable oComputer skills Evidence of effective service development Additional clinical experience/training that may be required Management and administrative experience Essential oProven engagement in management activities Desirable oQualification / evidence of management and administration experience oAttendance at relevant management course for consultants Teaching and training experience Essential oExperience of supervising junior staff oCommitment to teaching postgraduate and undergraduates oAbility and experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable oTeaching qualification oAttendance at appropriate training courses Other Relevant Requirements Essential oEligible to reside & work in the UK oAbility to be on site within 30 minutes of being called when on call