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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (equivalent to 40 hours per week)
Job ref
050-SPD-ANAES-0724
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£52,542 - £82,418 gross per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2024 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

Specialty Doctor

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.

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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest Health Board in Wales. The Health Board provides a full range of elective and non-elective secondary care services, although it is highly emergency driven with a very busy ED Department. As part of the anaesthetic team you will make an important contribution to the provision of patient treatment and care within the Health Board.

We are currently seeking  a Specialty Doctor who will support the work of the Consultant Anaesthetists within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post with out of hours commitments. Remuneration will be commensurate with individuals’ experience. The job plan is negotiable, depending on individual’s interests (see section 3) and service requirements.

Specialty Doctor duties link with trainee and clinical fellow duties to provide a broad service.

As an example a typical job plan will include:

  • On-call commitment in anaesthesia/critical care/obstetrics depending on the candidate’s competencies.
  • Varied daytime work to encompass a range of clinical experience
  • Professional development and teaching supported by 2 SPAs

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Documents section for further details on the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in the specialty
  • Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
Desirable criteria
  • Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
  • Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia

Basic Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
  • Completion of Foundation Program
Desirable criteria
  • ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
  • Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
  • Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
  • FRCA
  • ALS/ATLS/APLS or similar
  • Ionising Radiation Certificate
  • Member MDU/MPS or similar

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Handcock
Job title
Consultant Anaesthetist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 855119
Additional information

Informal discussions and visits can be arranged through:

Dr Lisa Handcock

[email protected] 

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