Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) in Colorectal Surgery. The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team that provides most of the General and Colorectal services at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital. This includes both outpatient and inpatient care.
The post has been approved to support colorectal services but the post holder will also have plenty of opportunities to gain skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Colonoscopy. They will also be expected to support the team of Robotic Surgeons and join them in theatre.
The department of General and Colorectal Surgery at Ysbyty Gwynedd is a well-recognised training unit and works very closely with HEIW. This department is recognised for the IST programme and attracts 4 ST3 and 6 CTs a year. All Specialty Doctors are offered training opportunities similar to HEIW trainees.
Provision (with colleagues) of a service in the specialty to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, and for contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical activity, locally and nationally
Participation in medical and clinical audit
Involvement in research to the extent that clinical duties allow
Participate in outpatient clinics
Provide clinical supervision to junior medical and nursing staff
Be involved in multidisciplinary team (MDT) and other clinical meetings
Ensure the daily smooth running of the ward
Participate in the General Surgery mid-grade 1:8 on call rota (as a non-resident for nights and weekends) with prospective cover
The post holder will have independent duties as deemed appropriate by the supervising Consultant
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive model review and change programme to ensure we are best placed for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
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.
