Gastroenterologist with a Specialist Interest in IBD

Job Overview

Applications are invited for Consultant posts in Gastroenterology with a specialist interest in IBD, based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This post has arisen due to a retirement. The successful applicant will join a team that consists of 5 Gastroenterologists currently, each of whom has a major sub-specialty interest, with a further expansion in the coming months with plans to advertise for an additional 2 posts.

Applicants should be on the GMC’s Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine at the time of the interview.

Terms and conditions are offered under the terms of the NHS Wales Medical and Dental Conditions of Service. The contract will be offered on a 10 session basis pending job planning discussions.

The post holder will be employed through Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) and be based at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Main duties of the job

A wide experience of Gastroenterology, IBD and General Medicine will be required. With the appointment of this post the department will have a total of 5 Gastroenterologists, two Gastroenterology Specialist Registrars, and 4-6 resident doctors. There are Clinical Nurse Specialists in Hepatology (3), IBD (2) and Nutrition (3). There are 4 Clinical Endoscopists. The department receives additional support from site-specific Cancer Clinical Nurse specialists. The Endoscopy Unit is a centre for Bowel Cancer Screening. Wrexham Maelor Hospital is the Upper GI cancer Centre for North Wales.

The post holder may be required to contribute to the acute medical take, and there are plans for participation in an Upper GI bleed rota.

One of the main drivers for this post is the delivery of Gastroenterology services to the local population as well as the opportunity to undertake service development. In addition to facilitating the expansion of specialist and community hospital outpatient portfolio there will be opportunities to develop additional subspecialty interests complementary to those of the Consultant team.

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 a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications & Skills

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining your CCST or equivalent at the interview stage. (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Further higher degree
  
  

Education and Training

Essential Criteria

• Up to date portfolio, with evidence of relevant audit activity
• CPD up to date
• Evidence of training of others as part of self-development
• Experience in supervising junior medical staff
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Published papers within the last 3 years
• Interest in becoming lead in key areas of departmental work.
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good written & oral communications skills
• Good organisational & management skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker
  
  

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant and recent experience at senior trainee level within Gastroenterology
• Satisfactory completion of a recognised training program at SpR or equivalent level
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in specialist gastroenterology