Consultant Paediatrician in Acute and Community Paediatrics
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Consultant Paediatrician in Acute and Community Paediatrics
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
Applications are invited for a hybrid Consultant post with a 60:40 split between Acute and Community Paediatrics. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of Acute Consultant Paediatricians and Community Paediatricians across North West Wales.
This new post has been created as part of a service restructure following a colleague's move to flexible working arrangements and another colleague's retirement. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will bring a specialist interest in allergy, along with a willingness to take on a lead role in palliative care within acute children's services.
As part of the recruitment process, applicants who are successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend a Stakeholder Interview on 24th September 2026 and an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC) Interview on 25th September 2026.
Main duties of the job
Management and Clinical GovernanceThe successful applicant will:o Be responsible for the management, appraisal, and supervision of Doctors under their supervision.o Maintain personal and professional development. The post holder will register with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health for the purpose of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.o Provide expert advice, when required, to the Executive Team, Board, General Practitioners, and other relevant stakeholders on the planning and delivery of clinical services at local, regional, and national levels. This will be carried out in accordance with confidentiality agreements related to Health Board business.o Co-operate in the present agreed framework of management arrangements in the Health Board.o Actively engage in the Health Board's clinical governance processes, including participation in clinical audits and research where appropriate.o Collaborate with colleagues and the Health Board to pursue agreed objectives, and fully support the implementation of outcomes to promote best practice.o Participate in consultant appraisal and job planning reviews.o Ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Health Board are observed
About us
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 community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-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.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-YG-HybridPaed-0826
Job locations
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor (Acute) and Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (Community)
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Job description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Specialist Registration in Paediatrics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Newborn Life Support provider course
- Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support provider course
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- Evidence of Management Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to undertake the role of Palliative Care Lead within Acute Children's Services
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of leading clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, and management of clinical risk
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide, support, and develop teams
Desirable
- Evidence of formal leadership or management training
- Experience of holding a defined leadership role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a management team
- Ability to complete child protection medical assessments independently
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher to Higher specialist Training
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies e.g., Child Protection agencies
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and completing audits
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Neonatal Experience beyond core training
- Experience in community child health or equivalent knowledge and experience gained in related posts
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the research process
- Commitment to participating in the management process
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives, and staff members
Desirable
- Research interest
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication
- ICT/Computer skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Being adaptable and flexible where required
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Specialist Registration in Paediatrics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Newborn Life Support provider course
- Advanced/European Paediatric Life Support provider course
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- Evidence of Management Training
- Valid APLS and NLS
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to undertake the role of Palliative Care Lead within Acute Children's Services
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of leading clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, and management of clinical risk
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide, support, and develop teams
Desirable
- Evidence of formal leadership or management training
- Experience of holding a defined leadership role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a management team
- Ability to complete child protection medical assessments independently
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to Higher to Higher specialist Training
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies e.g., Child Protection agencies
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and completing audits
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Neonatal Experience beyond core training
- Experience in community child health or equivalent knowledge and experience gained in related posts
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of the research process
- Commitment to participating in the management process
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives, and staff members
Desirable
- Research interest
- Evidence of initiating, progressing, and drawing research projects to a conclusion with publication
- ICT/Computer skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Being adaptable and flexible where required
- Aligns own values with those of the Health Boards
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor (Acute) and Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (Community)
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor (Acute) and Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (Community)
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Manohar Joishy
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-YG-HybridPaed-0826
Job locations
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor (Acute) and Ysbyty Bryn Beryl (Community)
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
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