Job summary
BETSI CADWALLADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
MEDICAL DIRECTORATE - WREXHAM MAELOR HOSPITAL
Is looking for middle/registrar grade doctors to support Gastroenterology Team. The Gastroenterology inpatients are predominantly on one Ward which has 27 beds.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The Middle Grade will see referrals from other specialties following discussion with Consultant and take over care as when needed. There is shared care of complex inflammatory bowel disease patients with the surgeons.
There a dedicated weekly Endoscopy Training Session timetabled for the successful applicant. Close supervision with weekly discussions of clinic patients and there is weekly teaching for the ward team. Upper GI MDT takes place every Thursday morning and Lower GI MDT every Thursday lunchtime. Monthly IBD MDT and weekly Liver and Nutrition MDTs.
There will be opportunities for audit and quality improvement projects within the role. The initial contract is for a 12 month period which can be reviewed and extended if wished. For further information please see enclosed job description and person specification.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
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.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post will mainly be ward based with 1 session for administration.
Ward duties include
Admitting Acute Medical Patient
Outpatient Gastroenterology Clinic depending on experience Provide Gastroenterology opinion to other specialties under supervision of Gastroenterology Consultant.
Ascitic drain ambulatory clinic Endoscopy Training List
Teaching - Undergraduate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MRCP Part 1
2. MRCP Part 2 written PACES
3. Valid ALS
Desirable
4. Higher Qualifications
Experience
Essential
5. General Medicine at SHO level for minimum 2 years, signed off to CMT level.
Desirable
6. Experience of middle grade rota at DGH level
Knowledge
Essential
7. appropriate Experience
Desirable
8. Some experience in audit/ research
Skills
Essential
9. Adequate IT Skills
Desirable
10. Familiarity with the NHS Systems
personal Qualities
Essential
11. Enthusiastic, flexible, team player. Keen on teaching and research
Desirable
12. Good leadership skills