Consultant Anaesthetist - Bangor, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Bangor, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The on call requirement for the post is to join the single tier consultant on call (currently 1 in 21).

At present the single tier consultant on-call requires the consultant to cover emergency theatres, ITU and obstetrics.

All consultants also share additional daytime weekend cover on a 1 in 15 basis to provide greater consultant presence during weekend days.

There are 3 resident trainees / specialty doctors covering ITU, theatres and obstetrics.

All consultant anaesthetists are expected to be competent to anaesthetise children down to one year old and to be able to help critically ill children younger than this while awaiting retrieval to a tertiary centre.

You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the consultant on your team and provide a high quality service to the local population including an emergency on-call commitment.

The current expected on call Rota is 1:21 from 2000 to 0800. You would be resident until 11 pm then non-resident on call after this time. You will be required to cover for your colleagues' periods of leave. This rota is currently under review.

There will be hot weeks, currently 1;15 which requires day time weekday and weekend working. Each shift is 12.5 hours and is resident from 0800 to 2030. The working pattern of this is negotiable.

To assist with nominated consultants in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees.

To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.

You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with all colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.

You will be expected to pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.

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.

Further details on the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.