Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia & Critical Care - Mountain Medicine

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

Post for clinical fellows in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Mountain medicine in Snowdonia, North Wales

Ysbyty Gwynedd Anaesthetic department is looking to recruit doctors in Anaesthesia and Critical care with an interest in mountain medicine to join our team of trainees, specialty doctors and other clinical fellows working on our resident/on call rotas.

The jobs are one year posts aimed at supporting those already accepted onto, or undertaking, the Diploma of mountain medicine, or those hoping to undertake the diploma of mountain medicine who require further development of their climbing/navigation skills.

All of the jobs would involve a mixture of work on a 1 in 8 on call rota with 10% time (approx 20 days/yr) allocated to developing their mountain medicine interest

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post with out of hour's commitments. Remuneration will be commensurate with individuals' experience. The job plan is negotiable, depending on individual's interests (see section 4) and service requirements. As an example a typical job plan will include:

  • Approximately 30% critical care
  • Approximately 60% in Anaesthesia
  • 10% based in Mountain Medicine
  • Professional development and teaching built in to each of the above.

The appointment is subject to the national Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of service.

On-call rota will be 1 in 8. Annual leave will accrue under standard NHS conditions.

About us

North Wales is an area of outstanding natural scenic beauty with impressive landscapes, sweeping beaches, and spectacular scenery. Snowdonia National Park is practically on the doorstep and the area is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts.

We have excellent links by rail and road to the nearby cities of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, and direct rail links to London (approx 3 hours).

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£46,324 to £60,706 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-CF-ANAES-MMED-1225

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
  • Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
  • At least 1 year's anaesthetic experience in a training post (not including foundation)
  • 12 months NHS experience (clinical attachments not counted)

Desirable

  • Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
  • Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia

Knowledge/Qualification

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • ALS /ATLS/APLS or similar

Desirable

  • FRCA
  • Ionising Radiation Certificate
  • Member MDU/MPS or similar

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
  • Completion of Foundation Program

Desirable

  • ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
  • Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
  • Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
  • Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
  • At least 1 year's anaesthetic experience in a training post (not including foundation)
  • 12 months NHS experience (clinical attachments not counted)

Desirable

  • Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
  • Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia

Knowledge/Qualification

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • ALS /ATLS/APLS or similar

Desirable

  • FRCA
  • Ionising Radiation Certificate
  • Member MDU/MPS or similar

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
  • Completion of Foundation Program

Desirable

  • ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
  • Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
  • Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics

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:

Consultant Anaesthetist

Dr Lisa Handcock

Lisa.Handcock@wales.nhs.uk

03000855119

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£46,324 to £60,706 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-CF-ANAES-MMED-1225

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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