Job summary
BCUHB is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire. The aim of BCUHB is to provide the highest quality care for the population of North Wales. We aim to achieve this through three key values: Dignity, placing a high value on respecting the patient as an individual; Valuing Staff, valuing staff as individuals and developing their skills appropriately; Efficiency, pursuing efficiency and effectiveness in delivering services.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctor in Urology - SpR Level
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Urology at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Boardbased at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
The post holder would be actively involved in the provision of urological services within a multi-disciplinary team. The post is also suitable for post core surgical trainee candidates looking to gain additional urology and research experience prior to applying for run-through specialist training. Active research and supervision for postgraduate degree would be encouraged for interested candidate.
Department of Urology at Glan Clwyd has a dedicated, purpose built Urology Diagnostic unit with 6 bedded ward, Endoscopy suite and clinic rooms.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS or equivalent degree
Desirable
- Recent ALS, ATLS, APLS certification
- Postgraduate degree - MSc or MD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Surgery excluding foundation years with at least 12 months in Urology
- Equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Diagnostic Urological skills e.g. prostate biopsy and flexible cystoscopy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good team worker
- Flexible attitude
- Keeping up to date
- Willingness to train
Desirable
- Enthusiastic to teach juniors and medical students
Research/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Audit
- Research interest
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
Others
Essential
- Regular attendance at departmental audit meetings
- Basic IT skills
- Experience of MS Windows and MS Office
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
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