We are seeking a substantive (10 session) consultant to join the endocrine and diabetes team in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). The post will be based within the Central Area team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The successful candidate will join an established team of 4 Consultant Diabetes Endocrine Physicians (2 full time posts, and 2 posts shared with Acute Medicine). The post holder will be based on the diabetes and general medical ward, outpatients department and will join the GIM on call rota. The appointment will be under the terms of the Welsh Consultant Contract.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to fulfil a role as a consultant physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Internal Medicine. The appointee will undertake General Medical on-call duties, as part of the existing rota and will be expected to contribute to the re-establishment of acute medicine for the future. The appointee will have responsibility for the management of inpatients admitted to their ward and patients admitted on their take. The General Medical on-call commitment is a 1:17 rota covering a 24-hour period from 09:00 - 09:00, with an expected 40 medical admissions per day. Whilst on call, all elective work is cancelled or displaced, with the on-call consultant expected to provide a minimum of 2 post-take ward rounds in ED and AMU. The on-call consultant is non-resident overnight.
There are occasions where you or the health board would seek additional sessions to meet seasonal demand. This would be agreed between the successful candidate and the Medical Directorate, and remunerated financially or through TOIL.
The post holder will be expected to undertake 3 clinics per week, with a mix of new and follow-up patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration
* On the specialist register and have CESR within 6 months
* CCST GIM
Desirable
* Higher Post-Grad qualification
Experience
Essential
* Min 4 years' training in appropriate Diabetes / Acute Med SpR programme or equivalent
* Familiar with NHS
* Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Ffordd Rhuddlan
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
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