# Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Town:** Bangor
- **Region:** North Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** General Surgery
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-17T15:03:28.758Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Conwy/Bangor/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/General_Surgery/General_Surgery-v7979500
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7979500?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a Full time Substantive Consultant Surgeon with expertise in Lower GI (Colorectal) Surgery to join a busy Department of Surgery based at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital.

We are looking forward to recruiting a consultant at Ysbyty Gwynedd & Llandudno General Hospital. For candidates with additional skills, there are opportunities available to develop skills in Robotic Assisted (Versius) Colorectal Resections.

Although the initial job plan has been designed for a full time ten sessions job, an alternative time-table could be considered for a successful candidate who would wish to work less than full time.

The successful appointee will be expected to provide a high-quality service in conjunction with the existing General Surgeons and hard working, highly motivated dedicated team of medical and nursing staff.

### Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.  The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties equitable to their consultant colleagues:

- Provide a service of the highest quality.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for in-patient and outpatient services.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT)
- Ensure appropriate standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
- Be familiar with the College curricula fo resident doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment.
- Participate in the medical education of medical students from North Wales, Cardiff and Swansea Medical schools.
- Play an active role in the organisation and delivery of undergraduate education at North Wales Medical School.
- Agree and annually review a job plan with the General Manager and Clinical Director/ Lead Clinician and participate in annual appraisal.
- Undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of  their patients.

### Detailed job description and main 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.

## Job Details

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a Full time Substantive Consultant Surgeon with expertise in Lower GI (Colorectal) Surgery to join a busy Department of Surgery based at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Llandudno General Hospital.

We are looking forward to recruiting a consultant at Ysbyty Gwynedd & Llandudno General Hospital. For candidates with additional skills, there are opportunities available to develop skills in Robotic Assisted (Versius) Colorectal Resections.

Although the initial job plan has been designed for a full time ten sessions job, an alternative time-table could be considered for a successful candidate who would wish to work less than full time.

The successful appointee will be expected to provide a high-quality service in conjunction with the existing General Surgeons and hard working, highly motivated dedicated team of medical and nursing staff.

## Job Description

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties equitable to their consultant colleagues:

Provide a service of the highest quality.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for in-patient and outpatient services.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDT)
- Ensure appropriate standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
- Be familiar with the College curricula fo resident doctor training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials, on-the-job teaching, mentoring, appraisal and assessment.
- Participate in the medical education of medical students from North Wales, Cardiff and Swansea Medical schools.
- Play an active role in the organisation and delivery of undergraduate education at North Wales Medical School.
- Agree and annually review a job plan with the General Manager and Clinical Director/ Lead Clinician and participate in annual appraisal.
- Undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.

## 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.

## Person Specification

### Teaching

**Essential**

- Qualified and suitable for a role as Senior Clinical Lecturer
- Experience of the delivery of undergraduate education in academic and clinical environments

**Desirable**

- Medical School Senior Clinical Lecturer experience
- Undertaking or completed MedEd qualification

### Teamwork

**Essential**

- Able to work well within an inter-disciplinary team setting

**Desirable**

- Experience of participation in LGI MDT

### Experience

**Essential**

- Wide experience in all aspects of General Surgery
- Prior specialist Colorectal training and Experience
- Understanding NHS management practices and how they are put into action

**Desirable**

- Accredited to perform colonoscopy
- Experience in Low Rectal Cancer resection
- Training in and Experience of working with the CMR Versius Robotic Surgical system
- Training and experience in leadership and management
- Prior experience of working in the Welsh healthcare system

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- FRCS or equivalent – Colorectal
- Full GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview

**Desirable**

- Royal College Surgeons - Train the Trainer or equivalent
- Formal Leadership and Management Qualification

### Audit and Research

**Essential**

- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of participation in research

**Desirable**

- Completed audit projects
- Research based publication

### Additional Requirements

**Essential**

- Evidence of a commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Board

**Desirable**

- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh Language

## Documents

- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838)
- [bilingual overview of health board (pdf, 672.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10262106)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)
- [occupational health function requirement form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10372281)
- [welsh job description and personal specification (pdf, 495.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378388)
- [english job description and personal specification (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10378387)

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