Job summary
- Main area
- Care of the Elderly
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 050-YG-COTE-1026
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 20/11/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Physician Care of the Elderly
Consultant
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The 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 job
The 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 appropriate
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Full 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 application
- MRCP
- Further Higher Education
- Member of work orientated Specialist Societies
Desirable criteria
- Other appropriate Higher Degree or Diploma
- Critical appraisal course / skills
- Teaching course /qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience as a trainee within general internal medicine
- Interest in other medical subspecialties
- Evidence of training of others as part of self-development
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees
Desirable criteria
- Relevant and recent experience within geriatric medicine
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Evidence of relevant audit activity
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Good Leadership Skills
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Published papers within the last 3 years
- Evidence of teaching other staff groups (nursing, paramedic, etc)
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Conor Martin
- Job title
- COTE Consultant and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 851409
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
- Telephone
- 03000843798
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