Job summary
The applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor (ST+3 equivalent) in Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery. The fellow will be working exclusively for a team of 4Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal/ GI Surgeons. This opportunity is also available for experienced non-UK surgeons.
General and Colorectal Surgery department at Ysbyty Gwynedd is a well recognised training unit and works very closely with HEIW. This department is recognised for the IST programme and attracts 4 ST3 and 6 CTs a year. All Specialty doctors are offered training opportunities similar to HEIW trainees. In the past few of our doctors have used their experience to enhance their portfolio and successfully obtained NTN ST3 post.
Please refer to the attached job advertisement in documents
Main duties of the job
We are looking forward to appoint a Specialty Doctor for an exciting opportunity to enhance his/her portfolio in research, teaching and in advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery. The post will mainly be based at Ysbyty Gwynedd District General Hospital, Bangor; although few sessions may be at Llandudno General Hospital.
Ysbyty Gwynedd is well established centre for offering Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. Recently the hospital has become an established centre for Robotic (Versius) Surgery. The centre has 4 Colorectal Surgeons who are offer Robotic (Versius) Surgery to the patients from the North Wales.
The specialty doctor will be paired with Robotic Surgeons and expected to support post-care of patients undergoing Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Resection. The post holder can use this opportunity to enhance skills in performing Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. The fellow after achieving the required competencies would be supported to get hands on training to perform Robotic Surgery.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to teaching of undergraduates from Cardiff and Bangor Universities. The post holder will be working for a team of consultants performing Laparoscopic and Robotic assisted Colorectal Surgery
The appointee will also be offered training opportunities in Upper & Lower GI endoscopy.
Besides routine duties, the fellow will share out of hours duties with registrars on 1 in 8/9 basis.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Training & Experience
Essential
1. Ability to provide a complete employment history
2. 48 months in surgery not including foundation modules
3. Broad Based experience in general surgery
Desirable
4. Previous Colorectal and General Surgery experience
5. Ability to perform Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
6. Previous experience in upper and lower GI endoscopy
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
7. Full GMC registration
8. MRCS/FRCS
9. Satisfy UK/EEA Immigration regulations or eligible for work permit
Basic Skills & Abilities
Essential
10. General medical procedures and skills appropriate to the grade
11. Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nursing staff
12. Ability to know when to ask for help
13. Ability to apply knowledge.
14. Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
15. Safe and effective oral communication skills.
16. Willingness to involve patients in their management.
17. Ability to handle interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
18. Basic IT skills
Desirable
19. Competent in providing General Surgery Emergency On-call at Middle Grade
20. Clinical experience outside specialty.
21. Additional experience in Colorectal Surgery