Job summaryThe Health Board wishes to appoint an additional Consultant Physician / Geriatrician to join the existing Care of the Elderly team in the West division of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), North West Wales. This post is based in the district general hospital, Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, and we would consider part-time working for the correct candidate. The successful candidate will have a sub-specialty interest and we are open to considering a range of sub-specialty areas for the right candidate. This reflects our ambitions to develop a dedicated frailty unit within the acute hospital, alongside expanding community-based initiatives aimed at reducing avoidable hospital admissions. In view of the continued expansion of the North Wales Medical School, opportunities to undertake teaching and educational supervision commitments could be considered.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will be expected to:Develop and support a recognised sub-specialty interest, such as acute frailty, community geriatrics or orthogeriatrics.Provide supervision, teaching and support to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including students from Bangor, Cardiff and Swansea Universities.Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development activities.Contribute to service development and transformation projects across acute and community geriatric services.Participate in research, education and innovation opportunities where appropriateAbout usBetsi 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 communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-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. DetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
114,099 to 166,585 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number050-YG-COTE-1026Job locationsYsbyty GwyneddPenrhosgarneddBangorLL57 2PWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCandidates 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.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesCandidates 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
EssentialFull GMC Specialist Registration in Geriatrics or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of applicationMRCPFurther Higher EducationMember of work orientated Specialist SocietiesDesirableOther appropriate Higher Degree or DiplomaCritical appraisal course / skillsTeaching course /qualification
Experience
EssentialRelevant experience as a trainee within general internal medicineInterest in other medical subspecialtiesEvidence of training of others as part of self-developmentEvidence of a commitment to teaching traineesDesirableRelevant and recent experience within geriatric medicine
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialGood written and oral communication skillsEvidence of relevant audit activityAn understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of suchEvidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development (CPD)Good Leadership SkillsGood organisational and management skillsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamDesirablePublished papers within the last 3 yearsEvidence of teaching other staff groups (nursing, paramedic, etc)
Additional Requirements
EssentialAligns own values with those of the Health BoardEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressureAbility to travel to meet the needs of the serviceDesirableAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Specialist Registration in Geriatrics or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of applicationMRCPFurther Higher EducationMember of work orientated Specialist SocietiesDesirableOther appropriate Higher Degree or DiplomaCritical appraisal course / skillsTeaching course /qualification
Experience
EssentialRelevant experience as a trainee within general internal medicineInterest in other medical subspecialtiesEvidence of training of others as part of self-developmentEvidence of a commitment to teaching traineesDesirableRelevant and recent experience within geriatric medicine
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialGood written and oral communication skillsEvidence of relevant audit activityAn understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of suchEvidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development (CPD)Good Leadership SkillsGood organisational and management skillsAbility to work in a multidisciplinary teamDesirablePublished papers within the last 3 yearsEvidence of teaching other staff groups (nursing, paramedic, etc)
Additional Requirements
EssentialAligns own values with those of the Health BoardEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressureAbility to travel to meet the needs of the serviceDesirableAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh languageDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressYsbyty GwyneddPenrhosgarneddBangorLL57 2PWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressYsbyty GwyneddPenrhosgarneddBangorLL57 2PWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
