Consultant in Anaesthetics

NHS

  • Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
  • £110,240-160,951 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
This an exciting opportunity to join the Anaesthetics team at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion which is an area of outstanding beauty offering a fantastic quality of life alongside a developing professional role. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Anaesthetics team to deliver a high quality service to our patients, and get involved with the forward looking wider developments currently being considered.Main duties of the jobTo provide with consultant colleagues, an Anaesthesia service for general, orthopaedic, gynaecological, obstetric and ophthalmic surgery both urgent and elective surgery.Theatre sessions are available in a variety of specialties and will be agreed with the successful applicant based on Sub-specialty interests.The department works a fully flexible rota that includes elective theatre lists, urgent surgery/trauma lists, as well as day time ITU sessions. There are day and night resident on call consultants covering theatres and ICU as well as a 2nd on call form home, 7 days of the week.The on call attracts a band 3 supplement and is provided on a rolling rota basiswhich is specific to Bronglais.About usHywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.DetailsDate posted12 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£110,240 to £160,951 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number100-MED-BGH-115Job locationsBronglais General HospitalCaradoc RoadAberystwythSY23 1ERJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Hywel Dda in three Counties:https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sYMedical Leadership in Hywel Dda:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33sJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Hywel Dda in three Counties:https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sYMedical Leadership in Hywel Dda:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33sPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration Licence to Practice
  • On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
  • Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Broad based experience in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
  • Experience of NHS
  • Wider experience, research and training in providing sub-specialty service
  • Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
ResearchEssential
  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree
TeachingEssential
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable
  • Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
  • "Training the Trainers" experience
ManagementEssential
  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
  • Evidence of management training
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration Licence to Practice
  • On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
  • Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Broad based experience in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
  • Experience of NHS
  • Wider experience, research and training in providing sub-specialty service
  • Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
ResearchEssential
  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree
TeachingEssential
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable
  • Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
  • "Training the Trainers" experience
ManagementEssential
  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
  • Evidence of management training

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