Emergency Medicine at Wrexham Maelor Hospital (WMH) has undergone a radical transformation towards a modern and rapidly evolving service that is ambitious to see the highest standards of emergency care for its population. We are looking for a Consultant who has the vision, ambition and drive to work alongside the existing team to progress the department.

The post is based at the WMH site which is a very rapidly developing and strategically important hospital within North Wales. With partner hospitals in Glan Clwyd and Bangor as well as associated community hospitals, Minor Injury/Illness Unit, and primary care services. WMH is part of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). This is a fully integrated organisation and one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK.

Wrexham is the newest city in North Wales having a thriving and diverse industrial centre and also being a market location for a large rural hinterland. It is the gateway to North Wales and has good connections to the main motorway system. It is situated within easy reach of major cities and major road networks.

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

Candidates who are working towards their CESR will also be considered, although please note the offered contract will be fixed term for candidates not holding their CCT or completed CESR

Main duties of the job

The ED currently provides Consultant shop floor cover Monday - Friday from 8am to midnight. This may be extended with additional Consultant expansion. WMH operates a model based on the RCEM standards of an Emergency Physician in Charge (EPIC). The EPIC coordinates the ED with the nurse in charge based in the ED hub according to the standard operating procedures.

Consultants are expected to provide high standards of shop floor leadership and direction, working closely with colleagues from Welsh Ambulance Services Trust (WAST), nursing, and management to ensure the safety of patients and to ensure good and timely decision making and patient flow through the hospital. There is time allocated for non-patient faced Direct Clinical Contact, which would involve review of Radiology reports and Concerns Management.

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

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Emergency Medicine or CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Current ALS / ATLS / EPLS provider or equivalent

Desirable

• Current Advanced Life Support Instructor

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
• Values partnership with other agencies
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff / educational supervision of junior doctors
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit and quality improvement

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Effective leadership ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people receptive to appropriate change
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
• Understands information systems and technology
• All clinical skills in keeping with current RCEM curriculum

Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
• Strong Interest in Point of Care Emergency Ultrasound
• Sub-speciality interest for example Paediatrics, Critical Care, Pre-Hospital, Sports Medicine.
• Interest in Medical Education
• Demonstrates an interest in Emergency Medicine academic advancement and Research with evidence of recent publication

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