Job Overview
We are looking for a colleague who is happy to work in a varied DGH. The role will include the need to cover a range of lists (Orthopaedic, general, robotic, paediatric – older than 2 years, elective obstetric, trauma). In addition, depending on the skills of the applicant and the need of the department, you may be asked to cover the emergency on‑call theatre. At all times you will have a substantive consultant available for support.
We expect the applicant to be happy and capable to teach novice anaesthetists in theatre. Ideally, we are looking for someone who enjoys teaching and joins in with the trainee teaching rota.
Main duties of the job
You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the consultant on your team and provide a high‑quality service to the local population.
To assist in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees.
To contribute to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.
Co‑operate with local management in the efficient running of services.
Proposed weekly timetable is based on a 10 Session Contract, 8 DCC, 2 SPA.
The post holder is required to travel as necessary between hospitals / clinics. A planned and cost‑effective approach is expected.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’ largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics and mental health units. It also co‑ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region. The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third‑sector organisations.
Person specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential criteria
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice and up‑to‑date appraisal / revalidation.
* Final FRCA (or non‑UK equivalent).
* ALS.
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate training in anaesthesia to CCT level (or non‑UK equivalent).
* Experience as a consultant in the UK.
* ATLS.
Basic skills & abilities
* General and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities to all age groups above 1 year old.
Desirable criteria
* Obstetric anaesthesia.
* Regional anaesthesia for upper‑limb surgeries.
* Competent to transfer patients for specialist care.
Teaching
Essential criteria
* Willing and able to teach trainees in theatre on attached lists.
Desirable criteria
* Willingness to participate in departmental teaching.
* Proven ability in preparing and delivering teaching material.
Additional requirements
Essential criteria
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Good team leader and team member.
* Ability to develop services.
* Good communicator.
* Keen to develop clinical and other skills.
* Computer skills.
* Ability to work with other disciplines, theatre staff and management.
* Adaptability to changing needs of service.
* Work in pressured environment.
Desirable criteria
* Basic Welsh speaker.
* Ability to travel.
* Seniority level – Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type – Full‑time
* Job function – Consulting
* Industries – Hospitals and Health Care
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