Job summary The Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly (COTE) services in Glan Clwyd Hospital are based on two 24-bedded COTE wards (Wards 1 & 2). Combined acute and rehabilitation stroke beds are available on a specialist Stroke Unit that offers all elements of stroke care, including 24/7 out-of-hours stroke thrombolysis and a newly commenced thrombectomy service. The stroke service is facilitated by 3.5 Stroke Specialist Nurses. TIA clinics are held 5 days a week. The orthogeriatric service is supported by a consultant geriatrician in liaison with a Physician Associate and the orthopaedic department with orthopaedic consultants, a trauma nurse and junior doctors. A newly established Frailty Intervention Team (FIT) service is being developed at the hospital's front door with 4-6 beds at the Emergency Quadrant (EQ). Main duties of the job Provide Consultant input to 10-12 beds in a 24-bedded COTE ward (Ward 1) in Glan Clwyd Hospital along with other consultant colleagues based in that ward. The ward is supported by 1 SpR, 1 GP trainee, 1 IMT and 2 FY doctors. Attend the ward's Board Rounds to discuss patient's management and discharge plans along with the junior doctors and multi-disciplinary team. Outpatient clinics / specialty clinic: A standard template will include 2 new and 5 follow-ups. Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care in liaison with Consultant colleagues, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues, will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy/Strategic Plan of COTE and BCUHB. Participate in a 1:18 acute medical on-call rota with prospective cover (1 additional DCC) and post-take ward rounds. The ward's Consultant Physician teams look after medical patients admitted to the medical wards. The post holder will be expected to act as Educational or Clinical Supervisor for junior medical staff assigned to them, over seeing their training and offering advice for doctors regarding their careers, within the guidelines of the specialist bodies and the Royal Colleges 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. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £116,600 a year per annum Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-YGC-COTE-0125-L Job locations Glan Clwyd Hospital Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications and professional training Essential Full GMC registration and license to practice MRCP or equivalent Desirable Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Publications in peer reviewed medical journals Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) in Geriatric and General medicine or CESR Clinical Experience Essential A wide experience in general and geriatric medicine including Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders Desirable Experience of working in a frailty unit or at the hospital front door Audit and teaching Essential Experience of clinical audit Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, therapy and nursing colleagues Desirable Teaching qualification Personal attributes and skills Essential The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues Innovative and enthusiastic IT skills Person Specification Qualifications and professional training Essential Full GMC registration and license to practice MRCP or equivalent Desirable Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Publications in peer reviewed medical journals Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) in Geriatric and General medicine or CESR Clinical Experience Essential A wide experience in general and geriatric medicine including Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders Desirable Experience of working in a frailty unit or at the hospital front door Audit and teaching Essential Experience of clinical audit Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, therapy and nursing colleagues Desirable Teaching qualification Personal attributes and skills Essential The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues Innovative and enthusiastic IT skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Glan Clwyd Hospital Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)