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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent: NA
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Additional 3 sessions per week)
Job ref
050-SDANAESC-0425
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£59,727 - £95,400 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/07/2025 23:59

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Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

NHS Medical & Dental: 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 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

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 [email protected]

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.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
  • Primary FRCA or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable criteria
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Post-Graduate Prizes

Clinical Skills and Training

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

Teaching Experience

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

Information Technology

Essential criteria
  • Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation and understanding.
  • Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
  • Presentations at regional and national meetings
  • Publications in peer reviewed journal

Personal Attributes

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

Other Requirements

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Gareth Mula
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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