Consultant Anaesthetist (Airway, Radiology & Upper GI)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham, LL13 7TD
Salary
£114,099 to £166,585
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
This is a full time substantive post. The post is for ten sessions per week of which, typically, seven will be for direct clinical care (DCC) and thre...
Your line manager will be the Lead Clinician of the Anaesthetics Department.
You would be expected to contribute to Clinical and Educational activities within the department and assist in the supervision and teaching of the Departments Resident Doctors
To contribute, to local Clinical Governance activities including Quality Improvement projects, Clinical Audit and Clinical Risk Initiatives.
You will be expected to participate in an Annual Appraisal and work towards Revalidation as guided by the GMC. SPA time is allocated for this and the Health Board uses a computer based system for the Appraisal process.
You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
You will be expected to pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.
The Anaesthetic Department has a cohesive and supportive approach. Mentorship is available to those who wish it by trained members within the Department.
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.
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 or equivalent Diploma
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
- APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)
- Completion of stage 3 anaesthetic training
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- SIA in upper GI surgery, airway and sedation
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Clear understanding of NHS management structures
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Leadership qualities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Be able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergency
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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