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.
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.
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.
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
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