Specialty Doctor in Elderly Care Medicine

Job summary
The Department of Medicine for the Elderly has evolved and developed with many innovations in Care of the Elderly services over the last few years. There are currently 5 Consultant Geriatricians, including a Stroke Consultant, an Orthogeriatrician, and 3 general Geriatricians with special interests in movement disorders and falls.

At present we have one 30 bedded Care of the Elderly ward in Ysbyty Gwynedd in addition to a fully functioning 13 bedded Acute Stroke unit. In addition to the above beds in Ysbyty Gwynedd, we are responsible for the inpatient beds in Eryri and Ysbyty Penrhos Stanley Community Hospitals, which includes the new Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team and a new stroke rehabilitation unit at Eryri Hospital. We also provide Geriatrician input on request for our GP colleagues in the other Community Hospitals.

The Community Hospitals provide a valuable opportunity to provide CGA, rehabilitation and intermediate care, as well as enabling crisis intervention to frail older people who are otherwise at risk of an unplanned emergency admission to the acute hospital.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to contribute with consultant colleagues and peers to the provision of the service within the department by the following duties:

• Specialty ward round and outpatient clinics (movement disorder)
• To be actively involved in the management and decision making for patients
• To conduct ward rounds to identify and assess problems and assist in joint plans for management of care.
• To contribute with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board, regarding the treatment of their patients, and the appropriate use of the department's resources.
• Required to participate in the Health Board Risk Management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department.
• In liaison with senior medical colleagues have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary structured programme of training and education

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Job responsibilities
For further information about the post and health board, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration
• Licence to practise in the UK

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCGP or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Experience and training in COTE and movement disorder service
• Previous audit or research project
• Familiarity with NHS in the UK
• At least 4 years postgraduate experience with a minimum 2 years in the specialty

Leadership, Management and Administrative Experience
Essential

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting

Personal qualities
Essential

• Ability to work in under-pressure and deal with stressful situations.
• Good communicator
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Car owner / driver

Other requirements
Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Satisfactory immigration status
• Satisfactory disclosure check

Desirable

• Welsh speaker or willingness to acquire a basic knowledge of the language

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).