Locum Consultant Bone Densitometry Unit

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Job Overview

Applications are invited for the above post in the North Wales Bone Unit & Osteoporosis Service based at Llandudno Hospital, in beautiful North Wales. Llandudno Hospital is part of the largest health Board in Wales and, is a fully integrated organisation, which provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of almost 220,000. The successful applicant will be part of a friendly, enthusiastic and forward-looking cohesive team. The team has 1 whole time Consultant, 2.8 Rheumatology Specialist Nurses, 1.8 whole time radiologists to support Bone Densitometry scans. The post holder will undertake 0.2 whole time Dexa scan reporting for a 12 months fixed term contract. North Wales is claimed one of the top spots for many reasons not limited to the wide variety of activities, attractions and some of the finest food and drink, all surrounded by stunning scenery from the rolling hills and valleys to the rugged mountains and long sandy beaches. Chester is less than an hour away and the Cities of Liverpool and Manchester are just over 1 hour, making the location perfect to live. There are affordable quality housing, excellent private and state schools and local amenities. By train, London is only 2hrs 50min away.

Main duties of the job

The rheumatology department provides full out-patient services at Glan Clwyd Hospital and also at various community hospitals in the region. New patients are generally seen initially at Glan Clwyd Hospital and are then followed up in the hospital nearest to their home. Nurse led clinics are also held in all hospital sites. At Glan Clwyd there are nurse led follow-ups clinics for monitoring patients on disease modifying drugs and also nurse led clinics for monitoring patients on anti-TNF therapy and other Biologic Agents.There are four dedicated rheumatology in-patient beds on a general medical ward shared with the Department of Respiratory Medicine. There will be some commitment to assessing ward referrals within this post. Day case procedures are carried out in a recently newly refurbished Day Unit. The rheumatology department has the use of this Unit for rheumatology patients on Tuesday afternoons and all day on Fridays.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC full registration
• Be on or eligible for GMC Specialist Register with CCST/CCT in Rheumatology or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• CCT in Acute Medicine
• ALS provider
  
  

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 4 years supervised training in an appropriate Rheumatology SpR equivalent training programme
• Familiarity with NHS
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatological Conditions.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recent clinical training and experience in Rheumatology (in the last 2 years).
  
  

Essential Criteria

Management and Administrative Experience

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an MDT setting.
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Management Experience
  
  

Teaching/Audit Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Experience of audit
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Active commitment to teaching
• Evidence of audit participation and design