Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

The Health Board wishes to appoint a fixed term Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) which is the largest Health Board in Wales, until 4th August 2026.

The post will be located at Bangor Hospital.

Bangor Hospital is sandwiched between Snowdonia National Park and the stunning coastline of Anglesey. The area is well known for its beautiful beaches, lakes and mountains and is becoming popular for those seeking an outdoor lifestyle. If you like outdoor pursuits, hill-walking, rock-climbing, kite-surfing and sailing, then all of these are on your doorstep, yet we are only a one hour's drive to Chester / M6 and three hours to London by direct train.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This 12 month post (extendable if required) will be available until August 2026 and is based in a well-supported environment within a friendly rural DGH, covering a rural area the size of Greater London. There are unique challenges in delivering high quality health care to this diverse population and we are seeking a highly motivated team player to come and join a dynamic team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

In addition to providing ward cover, the successful applicant will have access to twice weekly endoscopy lists, outpatient clinics and will also have weekly protected time for administrative and professional activities. This role is ideal for those requiring experience prior to applying for specialist training.

To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a licence to practise.

These posts do not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and are not recognised for training but appropriate educational supervision will be provided.

About us

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.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SCF-GSTR-1025

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MCRP part 1
  • Full GMC registration

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Level equivalent to completion of CMT training
  • Current ALS certification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience at SHO grade in General Medicine

Language & Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (para 22, Good Medical Practice (2006))

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and good team working skills
  • Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker or a desire to learn, plus an interest in Welsh culture

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Evidence of audits / presentations / publications in area of interest
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MCRP part 1
  • Full GMC registration

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Level equivalent to completion of CMT training
  • Current ALS certification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years experience at SHO grade in General Medicine

Language & Communication Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable skills that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (para 22, Good Medical Practice (2006))

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and good team working skills
  • Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker or a desire to learn, plus an interest in Welsh culture

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Evidence of audits / presentations / publications in area of interest

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Gastroenterology

Dr Rachel Newbould

rachel.newbould@wales.nhs.uk

03000851452

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SCF-GSTR-1025

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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