Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Doctor in Diabetes and Endocrinology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist 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
We are seeking a Specialist Doctor to join the Diabetes and Endocrine team in Betsi Cadwaladr University (BCUHB) on a substantive (10 x session) basis. This post will be located within the West Integrated Health Community and will be based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team which they will support to deliver a full Diabetes and Endocrine service to the local population. The post holder will support inpatient and outpatient activities held by the department and will join the General Medicine on-call rota. The post holder will be provided with the opportunity to learn and develop their skills and knowledge to support career progression, this will be jointly supervised by the Consultants and their colleagues.
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
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the post.
Person specification
Qualifications, Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
- A minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as a SAS grade or equivalent within Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Provides safe and effective care for patients within the service
- Adheres to professional requirements participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
- Demonstrated ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate professional qualification in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Specialist skills and experience
Professional Behaviours, Commitment and Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal and job planning
- Excellent command of written and verbal English
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
- Promotes and participates in both multidisciplinary and interprofessional team
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker
Patient Safety and Quality
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance systems
- Participation in local quality improvement projects or audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Experience of team-working in service development
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Creates effective learning opportunities for colleagues
- Able to assess own learning needs and evidence of activities of continuous personal developments
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
- Evidence of audit participation and design
Research
Essential criteria
- Keeps up-to-date with current best practice
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines and published evidence appropriately
Desirable criteria
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and alone
- Adaptability to changing service needs
- Ability to work in under-pressure and deal with stressful situations
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Good communicator
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible approach
- Professional manner
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Tarig Abdalla
- Job title
- Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 850832
- Additional information
Dr Anthony Wilton
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
03000 850845
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