Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a GP with Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal medicine in the Central Area of BCUHB, working within CMATS. The post holder will be responsible for the triage of patients, assessment and management of complex patients, training and support/supervision of staff, as well as the contributing to the development of the CMATS service in BCUHB. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will have a broad background of experience in general practice and in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine. The role involves providing a face to face clinical service to patients triaged to the CMATS clinics. This includes working in conjunction with an experienced and dynamic team of Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists, Consultant Therapist, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists and Podiatrists. The service has close links and networks with Consultant colleagues in Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain services and other specialist centres. The post holder will also provide support to the Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapists, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists and Podiatrists within the CMATS team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Full GMC Registration or appropriate clinical Registration Desirable criteria Formal Postgraduate Orthopaedic/Musculoskeletal training Experience Essential criteria Experience of clinical audit and delivering service improvement Evidence of previous commitment to service development Experience of teaching and training and planning for CPD Desirable criteria Experience of participation in research Experience of working within an orthopaedic multi-agency / multi- disciplinary team Knowledge Essential Criteria Knowledge of methods of developing quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical practice. Knowledge of the range of North Wales Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal services and current referral processes An understanding of the implementation of evidence based medicine in service development Desirable criteria Knowledge of current services available within the CMATS Service (Centre) Awareness of the clinical governance issues associated with provision of Orthopaedic Triage and Treatment Skills And Ability Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and evaluate research evidence from a range of sources to make recommendations and inform decision making. Ability to work within a multi-agency/multi- disciplinary team Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols/guidelines IT Literate