Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anaesthetics Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd seeks an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics. This role involves providing anaesthesia in elective surgeries and emergency situations, offering opportunities for career development and contributions to teaching and research aligned with Bangor University.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC with License to Practice is essential.
• Experience in Anaesthesia, minimum of 2 years.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia on supervisedweekday elective operating lists.
• Participate in evening and weekend resident cover for emergency theatres.
• Join a 1 in 9 resident rota for anaesthetics and critical care.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Commitment to team working

Good interpersonal skills

Good written and spoken English

Flexibility in a changing work environment

Education

Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

The Anaesthetics Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic new specialty doctor to join our team.

The post consists of provision of anaesthesia on supervised weekday elective operating lists, and evening and weekend resident cover for emergency theatres, labour ward or critical care. The successful applicant will join a 1 in 9 resident rota (one of four out-of-hours resident rotas in anaesthetics and critical care).

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly department, with supportive colleagues and many opportunities for career development. The surrounding areas provide many amenities and exciting activities for individuals and families, and despite being in a rural area, there is also easy access by road or rail to major UK cities.

Further information about the post may be obtained by contacting Dr Gareth Mula, Clinical Lead by email [e-mail]

As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

The advert may be closed early if sufficient applications have been received.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find a full job description and person specification can be found alongside additional documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia

Desirable

• FRCA or equivalent
• Post-Graduate Prizes

Clinical Skills and Training

Essential

• Basic training in general anaesthesia, including paediatrics, and having attained Initial competencies.
• Basic training in ICM and attained initial competencies
• Basic training in obstetric anaesthesia and attained initial competencies
• Up to date Immediate Life Support Training

Desirable

• ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent
• Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
• Courses relevant to any sub- specialty interest

Teaching Experience

Desirable

• Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
• Formal Educational Qualification
• Life support course instructor

Information Technology

Essential

• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• ECDL

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation and understanding.
• Evidence of reflective practice

Desirable

• Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
• Presentations at regional and national meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed journal

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to team working
• Good interpersonal skills
• Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
• Good written and spoken English
• Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
• Professional appearance and manner
• Flexibility in a changing work environment

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional societies
• Attendance at national conferences relevant to subspecialty development
• Welsh speaker

Other Requirements

Desirable

• Member of a medical indemnity organisation
• Ability to drive / car ownership

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