Job Overview
Applications are invited for a General Paediatric Consultant to join a team of Acute General Paediatricians at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, North Wales. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a positive approach, a specialist interest in Cystic Fibrosis, and willingness to take on the lead safeguarding role within acute children’s services.
Main Duties
The post holder will be expected to:
* Be responsible for the management, appraisal, and supervision of Junior Doctors.
* Maintain personal and professional development by registering with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and fulfilling all registration requirements.
* Provide expert advice to the Executive Team, Board, General Practitioners, and other stakeholders on the planning and delivery of clinical services at local, regional, and national levels, following confidentiality agreements.
* Share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of Junior Medical staff in accordance with Health Board policies.
* Devote regular time for teaching and training of Junior Medical staff, contributing to Postgraduate and Continuing Medical Education.
In addition to regular outpatient clinics, the post includes active participation in clinical governance and management responsibilities, developed through the job planning process. Study leave is fully supported, and attendance at departmental meetings is part of the timetable.
Working for Our Organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of more than 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for North Wales. It operates three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units, and coordinates GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists. The Health Board is an integrated health system striving for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third‑sector organisations.
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria:
* GMC Specialist Registration in Paediatrics or within six months of obtaining CCT from the date of interview.
* MRCPCH or equivalent.
* Newborn Life Support provider course.
* Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support provider course.
* Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training.
Desirable criteria:
* MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree.
* Evidence of Management Training.
Management and Leadership
Essential criteria:
* Provide leadership for the Cystic Fibrosis Service and take on the safeguarding lead role within Acute Children’s Services.
Desirable criteria:
* Take on the role of Respiratory Lead, including responsibility for asthma.
Experience
Essential criteria:
* Experience or willingness to develop subspecialty experience in respiratory, including CF.
* Experience working as part of the management team.
* Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience liaising with Child Protection agencies.
* Evidence of initiating, progressing, and completing audits.
* Experience of undergraduate and post‑graduate teaching.
Desirable criteria:
* Experience of research.
* Neonatal experience beyond core training.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria:
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Leadership skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Understanding of the research process.
* Commitment to participating in the management process.
* Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
* Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives, and staff.
Desirable criteria:
* Research interest.
* Evidence of initiating, progressing, and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication.
* ICT/Computer skills.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria:
* Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service.
* Adaptability and flexibility where required.
Desirable criteria:
* Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Contact Information
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Alice Collumbell, Clinical Rota Co‑ordinator, alice.collumbell@wales.nhs.uk, 03000 842108.
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