The Health Board wishes to appoint a fixed term Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) which is the largest Health Board in Wales, until 31 August 2025.

The post will be located at Bangor Hospital.

Bangor Hospital is sandwiched between Snowdonia National Park and the stunning coastline of Anglesey. The area is well known for its beautiful beaches, lakes and mountains and is becoming popular for those seeking an outdoor lifestyle. If you like outdoor pursuits, hill-walking, rock-climbing, kite-surfing and sailing, then all of these are on your doorstep, yet we are only a one hour's drive to Chester / M6 and three hours to London by direct train.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This 12 month post (extendable if required) will be available until August 2025 and is based in a well-supported environment within a friendly rural DGH, covering a rural area the size of Greater London. There are unique challenges in delivering high quality health care to this diverse population and we are seeking a highly motivated team player to come and join a dynamic team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

In addition to providing ward cover, the successful applicant will have access to twice weekly endoscopy lists, outpatient clinics and will also have weekly protected time for administrative and professional activities. This role is ideal for those requiring experience prior to applying for specialist training.

These posts are equivalent to Specialty Trainee level and contribute to the GIM on-call rota, currently a 1 in 5.5 weekends, attracting a 1B banding (40%) pay supplement.

To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practise.

These posts do not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and are not recognised for training but appropriate educational supervision will be provided.

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

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MCRP part 1
• Full GMC registration

Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Level equivalent to completion of CMT training
• Current ALS certification

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience at SHO grade in General Medicine

Language & Communication Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable skills that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (para 22, Good Medical Practice (2006))

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Enthusiasm and good team working skills
• Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge

Desirable

• Welsh speaker or a desire to learn, plus an interest in Welsh culture

Other Requirements
Desirable

• Evidence of audits / presentations / publications in area of interest

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