Visa Information and Sponsorship
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates who meet the eligibility requirements. If you are a qualified medical professional seeking to relocate to the UK, this opportunity provides a pathway to work in the National Health Service (NHS) in Wales.
Applicants requiring sponsorship must verify their eligibility with the employer during the application process. The employer will assess whether you meet the specific visa requirements for this role.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country where 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.
For detailed information about UK visa requirements, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
About the Role
The Consultant Physicians in Geriatric Medicine at Glan Clwyd Hospital have responsibility for managing inpatient services alongside several Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Trainee Nurse Practitioners. This position involves working across multiple sites including Colwyn Bay Hospital, Denbigh Infirmary, Holywell Community Hospital, and Llandudno General Hospital.
You will provide clinical input to community-based Enhanced Care Services in North and South Denbighshire, which have received awards for their excellence. The department also has a researcher with a special interest in Parkinson’s disease and supports a Movement Disorder Service with a Specialist Consultant and 3 Parkinson’s disease Specialist Nurses.
As a Consultant Geriatrician, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to patient care, medical education, and service development within the NHS.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Consultant input to 10-12 beds in a 24-bedded COTE ward (Ward 1) in Glan Clwyd Hospital alongside other consultant colleagues. The ward is supported by 1 SpR, 1 GP trainee, 1 IMT and 2 FY doctors.
Attend the ward’s Board Rounds to discuss patient management and discharge plans with junior doctors and the multidisciplinary team. You will have continuing responsibility for patient care in liaison with Consultant colleagues, allowing for proper delegation to and training of staff.
Participate in a 1:17 acute medical on-call rota with prospective cover (1 additional DCC) and post-take ward rounds. You will act as Educational or Clinical Supervisor for junior medical staff assigned to you, overseeing their training and offering career advice within the guidelines of specialist bodies and Royal Colleges.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential:
- GMC Specialist Registration or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable:
- Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Experience
Essential:
- A wide experience in general and geriatric medicine
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable:
- Experience in frailty, stroke, community geriatrics or other sub specialty
Teaching
Essential: Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, and therapy and nursing staff.
Desirable: Teaching qualification
Skills
Essential:
- The ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- IT skills
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. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also coordinates 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website. Applications should include your current CV, a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and any other requested documentation.
International applicants should ensure they include details of their GMC registration status and any previous experience working in the UK if applicable.
For informal conversations about this role before applying, please contact Dr Indrajit Chatterjee, Clinical Director COTE & Community Hospitals, at [email protected] or by phone at 03000843843.
Important Information for International Applicants
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For detailed information about registration requirements, please visit the NHS Careers website section for overseas health professionals.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which means a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required to verify any previous criminal convictions.
The salary range for this position is £110,240 to £160,951 per annum pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications. This represents a competitive remuneration package within the NHS consultant pay scale.
The closing date for applications is 24 November 2025. Early application is encouraged as this position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- English Job Description and Personal Specification.pdf (PDF, 489 KB)
- Welsh Job Description and Personal Specification.pdf (PDF, 505 KB)
- Occupational Health Requirements.pdf (PDF, 697 KB)
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