Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board seeks to appoint a Consultant Otolaryngology Surgeon for the patients of North Wales. We aim to further strengthen our Otolaryngology team to provide excellent care to the population of North Wales and the service provided at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Based in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, the area provides the benefits and lifestyle of a scenic country landscape whilst providing excellent road and rail links with the rest of the UK.
For the right candidate, there will be additional opportunities to develop in clinical leadership and hold leadership responsibilities within the service. Working with excellent colleagues in Otolaryngology services, this is a great opportunity to work in a progressive department and actively shape the future of the Otolaryngology service across North Wales.
With the Health Board's existing close links to Bangor University, this post will provide the right candidate an exciting opportunity to develop relationships with the University Health Sciences School in anticipation of the North Wales Medical School.
The post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital near Rhyl with outreach services involving Wrexham and Bangor ENT departments.
Main duties of the job
You would be expected to provide an Outpatient Service, along with other members of the department in the main outpatients based in Glan Clwyd Hospital as well as peripheral sites. You would be expected to carry out Major Head and Neck cancer surgical procedures, benign head and neck surgeries as well as routine ENT surgical procedures. Support the running of the weekly Neck Lump Clinic along with radiologists and cytologists. Supervise, undertake and deal with complications relating to the routine ENT surgical as well as Head and Neck procedures. Attendance in Head and Neck MDT and Thyroid MDT. You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the Assigned Educational Supervisor on your team and provide a high-quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment. The current expected on-call Rota is 1:7. At the time of writing, TIER 2 on-call Specialty Doctor, Registrar surgeons are not resident on shift when on call. This is liable to regular review. You will be required to provide out of hours cover via on-call as well as cover for your colleagues' periods of leave. Overnight on-call is shared with Wrexham. Pending changes to North Wales Emergency review, the on-call frequency may be subject to change. To assist with nominated consultants in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees. 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 responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview An appropriate higher surgical qualification - [e.g. FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent] Relevant higher degree, diploma or other post-graduate qualification. EXPERIENCES
Broad clinical experience in ENT. Sub-specialty interest in Head and Neck Surgery. MANAGEMENT
An understanding of NHS management practices and their application. A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings. AUDIT
Evidence of participation in audit. Evidence of completed audit projects. Critical appraisal course/skills. RESEARCH
Ability to access published evidence. Evidence of participation in research-based publications. TEACHING
Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff. TRAINING
Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development. Member of relevant Specialist Societies. 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.
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You would be expected to provide an Outpatient Service, along with other members of the department in the main outpatients based in Glan Clwyd Hospital as well as peripheral sites. You would be expected to carry out Major Head and Neck cancer surgical procedures, benign head and neck surgeries as well as routine ENT surgical procedures. Support the running of the weekly Neck Lump Clinic along with radiologists and cytologists. Supervise, undertake and deal with complications relating to the routine ENT surgical as well as Head and Neck procedures. Attendance in Head and Neck MDT and Thyroid MDT. You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the Assigned Educational Supervisor on your team and provide a high-quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment. The current expected on-call Rota is 1:7. At the time of writing, TIER 2 on-call Specialty Doctor, Registrar surgeons are not resident on shift when on call. This is liable to regular review. You will be required to provide out of hours cover via on-call as well as cover for your colleagues' periods of leave. Overnight on-call is shared with Wrexham. Pending changes to North Wales Emergency review, the on-call frequency may be subject to change. To assist with nominated consultants in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees. 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 responsibilities
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register CESR or European Community Rights (must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview An appropriate higher surgical qualification - [e.g. FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent] Relevant higher degree, diploma or other post-graduate qualification. EXPERIENCES
Broad clinical experience in ENT. Sub-specialty interest in Head and Neck Surgery. MANAGEMENT
An understanding of NHS management practices and their application. A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings. AUDIT
Evidence of participation in audit. Evidence of completed audit projects. Critical appraisal course/skills. RESEARCH
Ability to access published evidence. Evidence of participation in research-based publications. TEACHING
Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff. TRAINING
Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development. Member of relevant Specialist Societies. 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.
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