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Job summary

Main area
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
050-YG-O&G-0825
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£110,240 - £160,951 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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.

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 above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

We are in the process of recruiting a replacement consultant to join our existing team. 

This is a substantive post supporting the current Gynaecology service with Obstetric component. The post holder will be supporting consultant delivered care and junior doctor training through alternative models of working. There will be a general commitment in obstetrics and gynaecology. We are particularly seeking a colleague with interest in Benign Gynaecology or Antenatal Care, in addition to a broad range of generic skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Main duties of the job

  • This is a substantive post supporting the current Gynaecology service with Obstetric component.
  • The post holder will be supporting consultant delivered care and junior doctor training through alternative models of working.
  • There will be a general commitment in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
  • The on call frequency is1:11. The consultant during non-resident out of hours is expected to be available within 30 minutes of being called.
  • The appointee will take full responsibility for clinical care of patients during their duties.
  • Additional support and mentoring will also be available as appropriate based on the appointee’s experience.
  • The consultant is expected to be physically on site while providing labour ward cover during working hours.

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. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. 

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services 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. Please contact

Nerys Jones

Service Manager

[email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCOG or equivalent
  • Inclusion on Specialist Register of GMC or eligible for award of CCT within 6 months of interview date
  • RCOG Benign Gynaecology ATSM or equivalent.
  • Colposcopy accreditation if undertaking Colposcopy
Desirable criteria
  • Menopause ATSM or equivalent
  • Additional relevant degree(s)
  • Teaching qualification
  • Qualification/Evidence of management and administration experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate experience in training grade posts at SpR/SR/STR leading to accreditation for CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent
  • Equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register (CESR)
  • Experience of supervising junior staff
  • Proven engagement in management activities
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of audit/Quality improvement projects
  • Additional clinical experience/training that may be required

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Leadership skills
  • Good organisational and management skills
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
  • Ability to work under pressure
Desirable criteria
  • Computer skills
  • Evidence of effective service development
  • Ability to network with other CPG’s, consultants, trainees and management staff

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nerys Jones
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 841228

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Abergele Hospital
Ambrose Onibere [email protected]
Telephone
03000855063
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