Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
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Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Job Overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a Full time Substantive Consultant Surgeon with expertise in Lower GI (Colorectal) Surgery to join a busy Department of Surgery based at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital.
We are looking forward to recruiting a consultant at Ysbyty Gwynedd & Llandudno General Hospital. For candidates with additional skills, there are opportunities available to develop skills in Robotic Assisted (Versius) Colorectal Resections.
Although the initial job plan has been designed for a full time ten sessions job, an alternative time-table could be considered for a successful candidate who would wish to work less than full time.
The successful appointee will be expected to provide a high-quality service in conjunction with the existing General Surgeons and hard working, highly motivated dedicated team of medical and nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties And Responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties equitable to their consultant colleagues:
- Provide a service of the highest quality.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for in-patient and outpatient services.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT).
- Ensure appropriate standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
- Be familiar with the College curricula fo resident doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment.
- Participate in the medical education of medical students from North Wales, Cardiff and Swansea Medical schools.
- Play an active role in the organisation and delivery of undergraduate education at North Wales Medical School.
- Agree and annually review a job plan with the General Manager and Clinical Director/ Lead Clinician and participate in annual appraisal.
- Undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
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Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCS or equivalent – Colorectal
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
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Desirable criteria
- Royal College Surgeons - Train the Trainer or equivalent
- Formal Leadership and Management Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery
- Prior specialist Colorectal training and Experience
- Understanding NHS management practices and how they are put into action
Desirable criteria
- Accredited to perform colonoscopy
- Experience in Low Rectal Cancer resection
- Training in and Experience of working with the CMR Versius Robotic Surgical system
- Training and experience in leadership and management
- Prior experience of working in the Welsh healthcare system
Teamwork
Essential Criteria
- Able to work well within an inter-disciplinary team setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of participation in LGI MDT
Audit and Research
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable criteria
- Completed audit projects
- Research based publication
Teaching
Essential Criteria
- Qualified and suitable for a role as Senior Clinical Lecturer
- Experience of the delivery of undergraduate education in academic and clinical environments
Desirable criteria
- Medical School Senior Clinical Lecturer experience
- Undertaking or completed MedEd qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language
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