Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and supportive Anaesthetics Department in North Wales as a Specialty Doctor. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide anaesthesia in a variety of settings, including elective operations and emergency care. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to career development and patient care. With easy access to major UK cities and a vibrant community, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. If you're passionate about anaesthetics and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC and Primary FRCA required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia on supervised weekday elective operating lists.
• Cover for emergency theatres and critical care as part of a resident rota.

Skills

General Anaesthesia

Immediate Life Support Training

Organisational Skills

Team Working

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

Primary FRCA

Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Job summary
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).

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

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

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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