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 a focus on obstetric scanning / fetal medicine.
There is a contribution to the non-resident on call rota for both obstetrics and gynaecology.
This is a replacement post but with a particular emphasis on supporting and developing obstetric scanning services and training on site.
This supports the recent opening of the Subregional Neonatal Intensive Care centre (SuRNICC), and the centralisation of specialized neonatal & perinatal services across North Wales on the Glan Clwyd Hospital site.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to develop & lead perinatal services, the department is interested in supporting the development of links & networking with neighbouring specialized services.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, less than full time may be considered for a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to participate within the non-resident third on-call rota, which is currently1:8 weekday nights and 1 in 10 weekends, with prospective cover for leave.
There will be a commitment to undertake general obstetrics & gynaecology work.
In addition, this is a new post specifically aiming to support the development of the high risk obstetric & perinatal service on site, and specifically to develop consultant obstetric scanning / fetal medicine service on site.
This will support the increased complexity of cases resulting from the recent opening of the Sub Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre for North Wales (SuRNICC) at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Theappointed consultant will be expected to work in conjunction with other fetal medicine colleagues in North Wales and to develop close links with relevant tertiary centres such as Liverpool, Manchester & Cardiff.
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 o(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 oCCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
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 oObstetric Ultrasound qualification oATSM in Advanced Labour Ward Practice Desirable oAdditional relevant degree(s) oATSM's relevant to post; oATSM Labour Ward Lead oATSM Fetal Medicine oATSM High Risk Pregnancy oSubspecialty training in Maternal & Fetal medicine 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 Personal attributes Essential oCaring attitude to patients and carers oPersonal integrity and reliability oFlexibility oGood team working oGood leadership skills oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure oGood organisational and management skills oSupportive and tolerant oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team oAbility to cope with difficult and demanding situations Desirable oWillingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
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