Junior Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology with Medical Education in Llandudno

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Junior Clinical Fellow position in the Rheumatology Department at the Peter Maddison Rheumatology Centre at Llandudno Hospital. This role is suitable for doctors who have completed their Internal Medicine training. This is a fixed term 12-month contract (may be extended to 2 years with agreement from both specialty and Medical Education Department) which is intended for those who wish to further consolidate their experience after foundation training, before deciding on their career pathway. This post also provides an opportunity to enhance your CV in preparation for applying to specialty training.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Main duties of the job

• The successful applicant will be expected to fulfil a role as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Rheumatology.
• The appointee will be supported to:
• Conduct outpatient clinics
• Manage inpatients ward referrals
• Manage the Assessment and Therapy infusion patients
• Oversee chronic disease management pathways, ensuring high-quality longitudinal care for rheumatology patients

There is no out of hours on call commitment associated with these posts.

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

For further information about the post and health board, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• MRCP Part 1

Desirable criteria

• MRCP Part 2
• Post-graduate qualification in medical education
• Specialty postgraduate qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Completion of foundation programme (F2)
• The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006)
• Clinical Knowledge and skills expected of a doctor at the end of CMT training assessed on interview
• Current ALS certification
• 12 months experience at CT level in General Medicine (not including foundation training)
• 12 months NHS experience (not including clinical attachments)

Desirable criteria

• Two years of post-foundation programme clinical practice
• Experience in Rheumatology

Essential Criteria

Teaching skills and Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm for teaching
• Enthusiasm and skills for working well as a team
• Motivation and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and or challenges.
• Understanding of the principles of equality and diversity.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable experience in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level