BETSI CADWALLADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

MEDICAL DIRECTORATE - WREXHAM MAELOR HOSPITAL

Is looking for middle/registrar grade doctors to support Gastroenterology Team. The Gastroenterology inpatients are predominantly on one Ward which has 27 beds.

Main duties of the job

The Middle Grade will see referrals from other specialties following discussion with Consultant and take over care as when needed. There is shared care of complex inflammatory bowel disease patients with the surgeons.

There a dedicated weekly Endoscopy Training Session timetabled for the successful applicant. Close supervision with weekly discussions of clinic patients and there is weekly teaching for the ward team. Upper GI MDT takes place every Thursday morning and Lower GI MDT every Thursday lunchtime. Monthly IBD MDT and weekly Liver and Nutrition MDTs.

There will be opportunities for audit and quality improvement projects within the role. The initial contract is for a 12 month period which can be reviewed and extended if wished. For further information please see enclosed job description and person specification.

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

The Post will mainly be ward based with 1 session for administration.

Ward duties include

Admitting Acute Medical Patient

Outpatient Gastroenterology Clinic depending on experience Provide Gastroenterology opinion to other specialties under supervision of Gastroenterology Consultant.

Ascitic drain ambulatory clinic Endoscopy Training List

Teaching - Undergraduate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP Part 1
• MRCP Part 2 written PACES
• Valid ALS

Desirable

• Higher Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• General Medicine at SHO level for minimum 2 years, signed off to CMT level.

Desirable

• Experience of middle grade rota at DGH level

Knowledge

Essential

• appropriate Experience

Desirable

• Some experience in audit/ research

Skills

Essential

• Adequate IT Skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with the NHS Systems

personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic, flexible, team player. Keen on teaching and research

Desirable

• Good leadership skills

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Gastroenterology Deparment - Wrexham Maelor

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

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