Job summary
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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-YG-ANAES-0526
Job locations: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview.
• Final FRCA (or non UK equivalent)
• ALS

Desirable

• ATLS

Experience
Essential

• Extensive range of Anaesthetic skills and knowledge through training post or equivalent

Desirable

• Consultant level experience
• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• 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

• Obstetric anaesthesia
• Regional anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries
• Competent to transfer patients for specialist care

Teaching
Essential

• Willing and able to teach trainees in theatre on attached lists

Desirable

• Willingness to participate in departmental teaching
• Proven ability in preparing and delivering teaching material

Additional Requirements
Essential

• 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

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).