Consultant in Anaesthetics with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer. The presence of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates should confirm all immigration requirements with UK Visas and Immigration before applying.
Job Details
Company: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Location: Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN
Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 per annum pro rata
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Application Deadline: 08 February 2026
Reference Number: 040-CON611
Language: English
Education: Clinical Experience
Experience: 10 years
Essential Qualification: As per Specification
Desirable Qualification: As per Specification
Essential Experience: Qualifications
About the Position
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthetics at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. These are a mixture of replacement and new sessions to cover expanding surgical activity. With the current reconfiguration of services across the Health Board, including the new Grange University Hospital, the post holder may be required to work at any site across the health board to meet service needs.
Service Overview
The Anaesthetic Directorate provides services to more than 30 theatres across the health Board. As well as undertaking elective theatre lists, we provide 24-hour cover for all emergency surgery, Trauma and Obstetrics as well as the cardiac arrest team and emergency department at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran. There is a 24 bedded adult critical care unit supported by an outreach team and an active acute and chronic pain management service supported by a team of pain nurses.
Pediatric and Obstetric Services
Paediatric wards include a High-Dependency Unit and a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Obstetric unit serves approximately 5500 deliveries per year supported by 2 emergency theatres and a dedicated elective theatre.
Main Duties of the Job
The Grange University Hospital is supported by the local general hospitals of the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny, and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach. The Royal Gwent Hospital is a major elective and day surgery centre supported by a 9 bedded post-operative Surgical High Care unit which has 24 hour anaesthetic staffing.
Work Schedule
Substantive post holders will undertake 7 DCC’s and 3 SPA sessions per week. Applicants are expected to take part in the anaesthetics on call rota at the Grange University Hospital. Rota frequency is currently 2 in 32 but can change with appointments and attracts a banding intensity supplement appropriate to service which will be agreed via job planning processes.
About Our Organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is committed to the well-being of our staff. Within the Anaesthetic department itself, there are two enthusiastic leads who share local oversight for Wellbeing, and there are also a number of trained and experienced mentors within the department.
Staff Support Systems
The department conducts regular (optional) informal meetings, known as ‘Circle’ meetings, incorporating open-ended and supportive peer discussions with colleagues. Expert professional support is also available to all Health Board employees through the Aneurin Bevan Employee Well-Being Service, which is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving psychosocial well-being through the direct support of individuals and the working environments within which they work.
Professional Development
All Health Board sites offer generous departmental facilities and busy professional development activities. Shared office accommodation and secretarial support with full IT facilities will be provided. Candidates are reminded of the Clinical Futures Programme and should expect agreed changes in their working patterns over forthcoming years.
Person Specification
ABUHB is looking for capable applicants with skills to support the future health care models in ABUHB. The person specification outlines the essential and desirable criteria for this position.
Essential Criteria
Essential qualifications as specified in the person specification. Essential clinical experience as per specification. Essential experience in clinical governance, teaching, research, management, and other requirements as detailed in the person specification.
Desirable Criteria
Desirable qualifications and experience as specified in the person specification. These include additional qualifications and experiences that would enhance the candidate’s application but are not mandatory for the position.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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.
Immigration Requirements
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.
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.
Professional Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should ensure they have all necessary documentation ready including proof of qualifications, GMC registration, and any required criminal record certificates.
Application Checklist for International Candidates
1. Verify visa eligibility requirements with UK Visas and Immigration
2. Ensure you have current GMC registration and license to practice
3. Prepare proof of specialist qualifications or confirmation of CCT date within 6 months
4. Obtain criminal record certificates from all countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
5. Prepare supporting documents including CV, covering letter, and references
6. Contact the employer to discuss sponsorship process before applying
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Dr James Tozer
Title: Associate Clinical Director Anaesthetics
Email: james.tozer@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 01633234164
Employer Website
For more information about Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, please visit: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/
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