Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board welcomes applicants for the fixed term post of Specialty Doctor within the Cardiology Service at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
Ysbyty Gwynedd is located on the doorstep of the Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Straits, and covers a rural area the size of Greater London. There are unique challenges in delivering high quality health care to this diverse population, and we are seeking a highly motivated team player to come and join a dynamic team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
Main duties of the job
The Cardiology Department provides a service to approximately 250,000 people in a predominantly rural area covering 1,600 sq. miles.
The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic department displaying a range of skills and services developed in recent years. He/she will be welcomed by those working in the department, with every encouragement to develop their own sub-specialty interests, innovations and research projects.
The post-holder will work with the established staff, to establish a pre-eminent service with its own distinctive identity within the Division. The post holder will also be required to take part in the acute medical care team on-call rota, currently
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. These files can be found in the Supporting Documents section.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Full GMC registration
2. MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
3. ATLS
4. Postgraduate qualification in Cardiology
Clinical Experience
Essential
5. Minimum 4 years or more at FY2/CT with at least 2 years experience within Cardiology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
6. ALS
7. General medical procedures appropriate to experience
8. Supervisory skills
Desirable
9. Keen to develop teaching skills
10. Some experience in audit/research