Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery
- Grade
- Specialty Registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (until 03-Aug-2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours)
- Job ref
- 050-SDSURGC-0826
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £56,925 - £80,730 NA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/09/2026
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor General Surgery
Specialty Registrar
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.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
Specialty Doctor in General Surgery
Fixed term position – 12 months
Glan Clwyd Hospital
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our General Surgery department.
The Specialty Doctor post in General Surgery offers excellent training, experience and developmental opportunities in elective and emergency General Surgery. The department is committed to support the appointee by offering them extensive opportunities to develop their surgical experience and their portfolio, with a view to their successful career progression. This post is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced surgical trainee with ambition to progress their career.
Main duties of the job
This post currently operates a 1:9 full-shift on call rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave. On the night shift the specialty doctor will work with a clinical fellow, and a consultant on call from home (both General Surgery and Vascular consultants). The vascular acute take for North Wales is located at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Job Plan
Per week: (worked flexibly)
Theatre (2 sessions)
Clinic (1 session)
SPA (2 sessions)
Ward Round each morning
Plus:
1:9 On-Call
Working for our organisation
The appointee will be assigned their own educational supervisor, and a learning agreement will be made and subsequently monitored. Active participation in surgical audit and clinical research projects will be encouraged. The appointee will have the opportunity to develop teaching skills within the department, and also through the undergraduate teaching programme. They will develop presentation skills at departmental and hospital meetings, e.g. presenting the findings of their audits and research. Study leave for attendance at courses and conferences will be encouraged and supported, with many courses, available locally. The appointee will be encouraged and supported to submit their own research or audit outcomes for presentation at national conferences. Assistance with exam preparation (e.g. FRCS) and interview practice will be provided, if appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full job description and person specification can be found in the additional documents within the advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with a licence to practice ,MRCS or equivalent, ATLS.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher degree, diploma or other post graduate qualification.
EXPERIENCES
Essential criteria
- Broad clinical experience in general surgery.
- Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be the specialty of General Surgery; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable criteria
- Experience in vascular surgery
- Clinical experience in other related specialties
ABILITY
Essential criteria
- Ability to know when to ask for help
- Ability to apply knowledge
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Safe and effective oral communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT Skills including knowledge of web site authoring
MANAGEMENT
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
AUDIT
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of completed audit projects. Critical appraisal course / skills
- Critical appraisal course / skills
RESEARCH
Essential criteria
- Ability to access published evidence
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of participation Research-based publications
TEACHING
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a commitment to support the teaching of medical and non-medical staff
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff
TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Desirable criteria
- Member of relevant Specialist Societies
DISPOSITION
Essential criteria
- Friendly and polite disposition. A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
Desirable criteria
- Able to work in stressful situations and/or under pressure.
LANGUAGE
Essential criteria
- Written & spoken English
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker
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
- Mr Richard Morgan
- Job title
- Consultant General Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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