Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular Surgery
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Up to an additional two programmed activities of DCC, for a total of twelve sessions.)
- Job ref
- 050-YGC-VASC-0626
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Vascular Surgeon
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.
Job overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a full-time substantive Consultant Vascular Surgeon to join the existing team of seven Consultant Vascular Surgeons who provide the service across North Wales.
The post is a combination of replacement and expansion, in part arising as a result of a move to increase provision of surgical services at our spoke sites.
The successful candidates will form part of a rota consisting of 1 week in 8 as Vascular Consultant of the Week (VCOW) and 1 night in 8 on call overnight.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
• The post holder will work collaboratively with Consultant colleagues, as appropriate, to provide specialist services at the designated hospitals, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.
• The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
• The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of resident doctors as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
• The post holder will be required to participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Educational Lead, Educational Director of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the Chief Executive Officer.
• The post holder will be required to participate in, and contribute to, Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
• The post holder will participate in the North Wales Vascular Network on-call rota.
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 three 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- Specialist Registration in Vascular Surgery
- FRCS (Vascular) or equivalent qualification
- An appropriate higher Vascular Surgical qualification
Desirable criteria
- MD or other higher degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad training in Vascular Surgery
- Broad Vascular Surgery experience
- Experience in management of Vascular Trauma
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Experience of delivering postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship in Vascular Surgery
- Experience in EVAR, and other endovascular interventions
- Evidence of management training
- Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Counselling skills
- Up-to-date with current practices in Vascular Surgery
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Ability to communicate effectively; written, oral and interpersonally
Desirable criteria
- Computing skills
- Evidence of ability to build working relationships with colleagues
- Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Active research interests
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and concluding research projects with publication
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to fulfil the duties of the post
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
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
- Mr Laszlo Papp
- Job title
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit us and are invited to speak to Mr Laszlo Papp, Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Lead for North Wales Vascular Network, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Rd, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ
Tel: 03000 857818
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
- Telephone
- 03000 855063
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