Job summary
We are seeking motivated consultant anaesthetists, who can deliver high-quality, compassionate anaesthetic care for a range of surgical specialties. Successful candidates will also be expected to provide emergency theatre and obstetric unit anaesthetic cover, as a member of a non-resident evening and weekend general consultant rota (1 in 12).
This is an exciting time for the department, with the new North Wales Elective Orthopaedic Centre due to open at Llandudno hospital in 2026. An interest in regional anaesthesia, high-volume low-complexity (HVLC) work and day-case arthroplasty would be an advantage.
Opportunities exist for clinical sessions across a range of other specialties. The clinical interests and experience of successful candidates will be considered as part of the job-planning process, aligned with the service requirements of the department an interest in obstetrics, vascular, pre-operative assessment and paediatrics would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Clinical activity will mainly involve theatre list cover, which may be as either a solo consultant anaesthetist, or acting as a supervisor, trainer, or mentor to non-consultant colleagues. Clinical sessions may also include providing anaesthesia in non-theatre settings, attending pre-operative assessment clinics, clinical case reviews, or MDT meetings.
The Wales Consultant contract provides a generous 3 weekly sessions of SPA. 2 "core" sessions allow the individual to undertake activity required for appraisal and revalidation. The third SPA provides individuals with time to lead on aspects of service delivery and improvement.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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 Dr Gareth Mula Clinical Director
Email - Gareth.Mula2@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Specialist Registration in Anaesthetics or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. CESR applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application
- FRCA
- Broad based general experience in anaesthesia
- Wide training background relevant for the job
Desirable
- Other post graduate qualifications
- Specialist skills or experience
- ALS, ATLS, APLS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad based general experience in anaesthesia
- Wide training background relevant for the job
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level
- Specialist skills or experience
- Higher training, experience or specialist interest in vascular, orthopaedics, obstetric or paediatric anaesthesia
- Higher training, experience or specialist interest in pre-operative assessment and prehabilitation
- Out-of-programme experience in a clinical area relevant to the job
- Evidence of taking consultant-level responsibility
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Safe and effective oral communication skills
- Excellent command of written and verbal English
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or their carers with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills (e.g. App or website design)
- Able to work flexibly both in time and place
Quality Improvement, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement or audit projects
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit or quality improvement projects that have changed practice
- Critical appraisal course / skills
- Evidence of participation in research.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals, e.g. letters, case reports.
- Posters displayed at scientific meetings
- Abstracts presented at scientific meetings
- Research-based publications in peer- reviewed journals
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of NHS management practices
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in departmental management meetings
Desirable
- Management course
- Involvement with a management project
- Experience of departmental administration
- Experience of rostering
- Experience of managing a budget in the workplace
- Experience of organisational change and service re-design
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching trainees
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching nursing and paramedical staff and medical students
- Teaching course
- Teaching qualification
- Accredited trainer e.g. for ATLS, EDRA
- Experience of using simulation in medical education
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Open and approachable and willing to give and to receive feedback
- A team player that values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, self- motivated and punctual
- Willingness to involve patients in their management
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable
- A willingness to work outside normal working hours at short notice in times of need
- A willingness to explore new ways of working
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
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