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.
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.
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.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant to join our current team of thirteen Consultants. This is a full-time post for 6 months due to retirement. It includes involvement in a non-resident on-call rota for both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The post may be of interest to a Consultant with Special Interest in Fetal Medicine.
Special Interests and Accredited Training in Fetal Medicine are desirable for this post in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. The post-holder must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving Health Service changes in North Wales. The post-holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of work including Outpatient Clinic sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Special Clinics, eg Fetal Medicine, Labour Ward, Emergency Gynaecology Cover and Operating Theatre lists.
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- Provide consultant-led care across general Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Participate in the Consultant on-call rota, providing senior support for labour ward and emergency gynaecology
- Undertake elective and emergency obstetric and gynaecological procedures within appropriate competencies
- Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre activity and management of complex obstetric and benign gynaecological conditions
- A special interest in Fetal Medicine is desirable, with opportunities to contribute to Fetal Medicine services and multidisciplinary care
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, teaching, risk management and service development
- Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Recruitment Team
