Job overview

The Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly (COTE) services in Ysbyty Gwynedd are based on two COTE wards. 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 Specialist Nurses. TIA clinics are held 5 days a week.

Main duties of the job

• Provide Consultant input COTE ward  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 1:20 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

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.