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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
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
Job 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.
About the employer
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 communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-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.
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