Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a speciality doctor's to join the anaesthetic team in Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales. This department has individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and a family feel, we like to think that all are welcome here. Despite being a smallish District General Hospital we have a busy and varied workload, which peaks in the holiday seasons due to the influx of visitors to our beautiful National Park. It is important to us that the successful candidate's are a great team-player and confident in their anaesthetic skills, as they will be a key member of the overnight on-call team.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post with out of hours commitments. Remuneration will be commensurate with individuals' experience. The job plan is negotiable, depending on individual's interests and service requirements.

Specialty Doctor duties link with trainee and clinical fellow duties to provide a broad service.

As an example a typical job plan will include:

  • On-call commitment in anaesthesia/critical care/obstetrics depending on the candidate's competencies.
  • Varied daytime work to encompass a range of clinical experience
  • Professional development and teaching supported by 2 SPAs

About us

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.

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

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

050-SPD-ANES-0226-W

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Documents section in the advert for further details on the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Supporting Documents section in the advert for further details on the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • ALS

Desirable

  • FRCA
  • ATLS/APLS or similar
  • Transfer training or experience of interhospital transfers
  • IAOC (Initial Assessment of Obstetric Competencies)

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Program
  • At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in anaesthetics
  • Minimum one year UK anaesthetic experience

Desirable

  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
  • Ability to work independently (with distant supervision) both in theatre and in non-theatre areas
  • ITU, obstetric and paediatric anaesthesia experience
Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full registration with GMC
  • ALS

Desirable

  • FRCA
  • ATLS/APLS or similar
  • Transfer training or experience of interhospital transfers
  • IAOC (Initial Assessment of Obstetric Competencies)

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Program
  • At least 4 years post-graduate experience with a minimum 2 years in anaesthetics
  • Minimum one year UK anaesthetic experience

Desirable

  • Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
  • Ability to work independently (with distant supervision) both in theatre and in non-theatre areas
  • ITU, obstetric and paediatric anaesthesia experience

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

Lisa Handcock

Lisa.Handcock@wales.nhs.uk

03000855119

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

050-SPD-ANES-0226-W

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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