Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 050-YG-ANAES-0526
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Anaesthetist
Consultant
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.
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.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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 salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
We are looking for a colleague who is keen to join our team delivering exceptional healthcare in a picturesque, rural setting. Our District General Hospital (DGH) offers a varied job plan with exposure to a diverse range of clinical cases. The role encompasses a broad spectrum of specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Gynae, Robotics, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Trauma.
We have a modern purpose-built Anaesthetic Department with excellent office and teaching facilities.
The Anaesthetic Department is currently fully engaged in the Royal College of Anaesthetists ‘Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation’ (ACSA) Programme, and is the first hospital in Wales to achieve accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be expected to:
- Contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the Consultant and provide a high quality service to the local population.
- To assist in the supervision and teaching of trainees
- Participate in trainee teaching rota
- To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.
- Co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.
- Travel as necessary between hospitals / clinics. A planned and cost-effective approach is expected
- Be capable of teaching novice anaesthetists in theatre
- Participate in regular Post Graduate sessions that currently take place in the Anaesthetic Department and the Hospital Education Centre.
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 3 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.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview.
- Final FRCA (or non UK equivalent)
- ALS
Desirable criteria
- ATLS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive range of Anaesthetic skills and knowledge through training post or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Consultant level experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- General and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities to all age groups over the age of one Good interpersonal skills
- Good team leader and team member
- Ability to develop services
- Good communication skills
- Keen to develop clinical and other skills
- Computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Obstetric anaesthesia
- Regional anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries
- Competent to transfer patients for specialist care
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Willing and able to teach trainees in theatre on attached lists
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to participate in departmental teaching
- Proven ability in preparing and delivering teaching material
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
- Ability to work with other disciplines, theatre staff and management
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Work in pressured environment
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Lisa Handcock
- Job title
- Consultant Anaesthetist/Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 842041
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
- Telephone
- 03000843798
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