Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Consultant
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Emergency Medicine at Wrexham Maelor Hospital (WMH) has undergone a radical transformation towards a modern and rapidly evolving service that is ambitious to see the highest standards of emergency care for its population. We are looking for a Consultant who has the vision, ambition and drive to work alongside the existing team to progress the department.
The post is based at the WMH site which is a very rapidly developing and strategically important hospital within North Wales. With partner hospitals in Glan Clwyd and Bangor as well as associated community hospitals, Minor Injury/Illness Unit, and primary care services. WMH is part of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). This is a fully integrated organisation and one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK.
Wrexham is the newest city in North Wales having a thriving and diverse industrial centre and also being a market location for a large rural hinterland. It is the gateway to North Wales and has good connections to the main motorway system. It is situated within easy reach of major cities and major road networks.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Candidates who are working towards their CESR will also be considered, although please note the offered contract will be fixed term for candidates not holding their CCT or completed CESR
Main duties of the job
The ED currently provides Consultant shop floor cover Monday - Friday from 8am to midnight. This may be extended with additional Consultant expansion. WMH operates a model based on the RCEM standards of an Emergency Physician in Charge (EPIC). The EPIC coordinates the ED with the nurse in charge based in the ED hub according to the standard operating procedures.
Consultants are expected to provide high standards of shop floor leadership and direction, working closely with colleagues from Welsh Ambulance Services Trust (WAST), nursing, and management to ensure the safety of patients and to ensure good and timely decision making and patient flow through the hospital. There is time allocated for non-patient faced Direct Clinical Contact, which would involve review of Radiology reports and Concerns Management.
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 the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with the GMC
- Licensed to practice
- On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Emergency Medicine or CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- Current ALS / ATLS / EPLS provider or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Current Advanced Life Support Instructor
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
- Values partnership with other agencies
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff / educational supervision of junior doctors
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit and quality improvement
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
- Understands information systems and technology
- All clinical skills in keeping with current RCEM curriculum
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
- Strong Interest in Point of Care Emergency Ultrasound
- Sub-speciality interest for example Paediatrics, Critical Care, Pre-Hospital, Sports Medicine.
- Interest in Medical Education
- Demonstrates an interest in Emergency Medicine academic advancement and Research with evidence of recent publication
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Robin Roop
- Job title
- Clincal Director, Consultant Emergency Department
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 858521
- Additional information
Lindsey Bloor
Directorate General Manager for Emergency Care
03000 858543
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
- Telephone
- 03000843798
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