This is an exciting opportunity to join our current team of eleven consultants in a friendly & supportive department, leading and delivering Women's 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 intensity but 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.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 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 responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Appropriate experience in training grade posts leading to accreditation for UK CCST or recognised equivalent (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview)
* Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
* Experience of working in busy tertiary units at Registrar level or higher
Desirable
* Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to specialty
Knowledge /Qualification
Essential
* MRCOG or equivalent appropriate specialist qualification
* Inclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCST, CESR or recognised equivalent within 6 months of interview date
* ATSM Oncology
Desirable
* Additional relevant degree(s)
* Completed ATSM's relevant to post
* ATSM Benign Abdominal Surgery -Open & Laparoscopic
* ATSM Benign Gynaecological Surgery -Hysteroscopy
* ATSM /BSCCP Colposcopy
* ATSM Advanced Labour Ward Practice
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
* Clinical training and experience in general obstetrics and Gynaecology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT
* Appropriate experience & training relevant to special interest
* Ability to offer expert opinion & take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients within obstetrics & gynaecology
Desirable
* Computer skills Evidence of effective service development Additional clinical experience/training that may be required
Management and administrative experience
Essential
* Proven engagement in management activities
Desirable
* Qualification / evidence of management and administration experience
* Attendance at relevant management course for consultants
Teaching and training experience
Essential
* Experience of supervising junior staff
* Commitment to teaching postgraduate and undergraduates
* Ability and experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
* Attendance at appropriate training courses
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
* Eligible to reside & work in the UK
* Ability to be on site within 30 minutes of being called when on call
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