Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent: NA
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Additional 3 sessions per week)
- Job ref
- 050-SDANAESC-0425
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £59,727 - £95,400 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics
The Anaesthetics Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic new specialty doctor to join our team.
The post consists of provision of anaesthesia on supervised weekday elective operating lists, and evening and weekend resident cover for emergency theatres, labour ward or critical care. The successful applicant will join a 1 in 9 resident rota (one of four out-of-hours resident rotas in anaesthetics and critical care).
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly department, with supportive colleagues and many opportunities for career development. The surrounding areas provide many amenities and exciting activities for individuals and families, and despite being in a rural area, there is also easy access by road or rail to major UK cities.
Further information about the post may be obtained by contacting Dr Gareth Mula, Clinical Lead by email [email protected]
As part of the Health Board’s strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University’s process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.
The advert may be closed early if sufficient applications have been received.
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
Please find a full job description and person specification can be found alongside additional documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable criteria
- FRCA or equivalent
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential criteria
- Basic training in general anaesthesia, including paediatrics, and having attained Initial competencies.
- Basic training in ICM and attained initial competencies
- Basic training in obstetric anaesthesia and attained initial competencies
- Up to date Immediate Life Support Training
Desirable criteria
- ALS / APLS / ATLS or equivalent
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Courses relevant to any sub- specialty interest
Teaching Experience
Desirable criteria
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation and understanding.
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of completed Quality Improvement projects that have changed practice.
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Good written and spoken English
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual.
- Professional appearance and manner
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant professional societies
- Attendance at national conferences relevant to subspecialty development
- Welsh speaker
Other Requirements
Desirable criteria
- Member of a medical indemnity organisation
- Ability to drive / car ownership
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
- Gareth Mula
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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