Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant experience as a trainee within general internal medicine
- Experience
Interest in other medical subspecialties
- Experience
Evidence of training of others as part of self-development
- Experience
Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees
- Qualifications
Full GMC Specialist Registration in Geriatrics or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application
- Qualifications
MRCP
- Qualifications
Further Higher Education
- Qualifications
Member of work orientated Specialist Societies
- Knowledge and Skills
Good written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of relevant audit activity
- Knowledge and Skills
An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Knowledge and Skills
Good Leadership Skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Good organisational and management skills
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Additional Requirements
Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Additional Requirements
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Relevant and recent experience within geriatric medicine
- Qualifications
Other appropriate Higher Degree or Diploma
- Qualifications
Critical appraisal course / skills
- Qualifications
Teaching course /qualification
- Knowledge and Skills
Published papers within the last 3 years
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of teaching other staff groups (nursing, paramedic, etc)
- Additional Requirements
Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
Job overview
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
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.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Consultant Physician Care of the Elderly with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Geriatric Medicine role. The advertised salary is £114099.00 to £166585.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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