The successful candidates will be posted at Llandudno General hospital, our elective orthopaedic hospital, which is 12 miles from the acute & trauma hospital which is based at Ystby Glan Clwyd. This is a great opportunity to work in the beautiful North Wales area. We are just a few minutes from the beach and close to the Snowdonia National Park. We are a Trauma Unit, with our local Major Trauma Centre in Stoke (North Midlands NHS Trust University Hospital).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
You will mainly be responsible for the peri-operative care (pre-operative and post-operative) of elective orthopaedic patients. You will also have the opportunity to attend some elective lists but this is not guaranteed as a regular acitivity and will depend on availability. You will however gain experience in managing trauma patients in our fracture clinics at the trauma hospital. If you are interested there will be the opportunity to undertake trauma on calls at SHO and registrar level depending on need.
It is a great post if you are currently or are keen to revise and pass your MRCS / FRCS Orth exams or are working towards your CESR application or want to have a relaxed quality family time, as you will plenty of time, in and out of work. It is also extremely financially rewarding for this type of post.
There is weekly trauma and orthopaedic teaching. Extra teaching can be arranged for anyone sitting an exam. We have a good track record for our doctors going on training rotations, successful in their Fellow exams and successful with the CESR applications. We have a great library and staff. The department consists of 11 consultants working on a trauma rota and a further consultant performing only elective surgery. Our department is consultant led and you will be supported in all aspects of the role. Contact us, or visit us if you are thinking of working in our department.
To provide Trauma and Orthopaedic Services: Trauma and selected high risk elective services are based at the base hospital at Glan Clwyd Hospital and consists of Trauma Clinics and Trauma & Elective Theatre sessions. Elective Orthopaedics is at present based at Abergele Hospital, Abergele approximately 6 miles from the main hospital base. Clinics are held at several Community Hospitals. The Orthopaedic services at Abergele Hospital consist of elective theatre sessions and other elective services related activities. However, it is expected that there would be gradual transfer of elective services to the base hospital in the future.
As part of the Health Board’s strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University’s process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and encouraged for site visits and discussion
You will work in a team structure with your consultant, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your team and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time). However, the appointee will be rotated between Glan Clwyd Hospital and Abergele Hospital thus providing a comprehensive exposure to both Emergency and Elective care on a regular basis. It is possible that the successful appointee will be working outside his team structure on occasions, but consultant supervision will always be ensured.
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
