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Hywel Dda University Health Board

About

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Contact

Address: Second Floor, Block C; Government Buildings; Picton Terrace; Carmarthen; Carmarthenshire; SA31 3BT
Contact Number: 0300 303 6138

Find out more

Jobs Website

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Ref: 100-MED-CEN-013-A Vacancy ID: 8265942

Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Closed for applications on: 12-Oct-2026 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 12-Oct-2026 00:00

Location

Site: Withybush General Hospital
Address: Fishguard Road
Town: Haverfordwest
Postcode: SA61 2PZ
Major / Minor Region: Carmarthenshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (10 session)

Salary

Salary: £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)

Specialty

Main area: Emergency Medicine

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

To keep up to date with our latest recruitment activity follow us on Facebook (Swyddi Hywel Dda Jobs), LinkedIn or on Twitter @SwyddiHDdaJobs

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Hywel Dda serves a population of approximately 385,000 people across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, covering over a quarter of the landmass of Wales — making it one of the most geographically extensive Health Boards in the UK.

This is Emergency Medicine in its truest sense: high acuity decision making, clinical autonomy, strong consultant influence and meaningful impact on local communities.

If you are a newly appointed CCT doctor we will support your transition into independent consultant practice through a strong induction, named consultant support, and the opportunity to develop a portfolio interest.

The Roles

Newly appointed consultants will be supported through a strong induction, named consultant support and opportunities to develop portfolio interests.

We are particularly keen to attract consultants with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, or those wishing to develop paediatrics as a specialist or portfolio area. There are also opportunities in education and simulation, service improvement, clinical leadership, and specialist interests such as trauma or pre hospital care, alongside regional and system level working.

Emergency Medicine in Hywel Dda

Our Emergency Departments serve diverse urban, rural and remote populations, including areas with significant seasonal tourism pressures and an ageing population with complex needs. Long travel distances mean senior decision making genuinely matters, creating a challenging but professionally rewarding environment where consultant presence has a real impact on patient care. Many colleagues describe this as Emergency Medicine with purpose, where leadership is visible and valued.

Why Hywel Dda?

We prioritise supportive, stable consultant teams, with a strong emphasis on kindness, collaboration and pragmatism. There are genuine opportunities to develop clinical, educational and leadership roles, alongside a clear commitment to work–life balance and wellbeing. Welsh speaking ability is welcomed but not essential. As a University Health Board, Hywel Dda also benefits from strong academic links and opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Life in West Wales

West Wales offers a compelling lifestyle advantage, with stunning coastline, beaches, national parks and excellent outdoor opportunities. Housing is more affordable, commutes are short and communities are strong, with good schools. Many consultants choose Hywel Dda as a long term career and lifestyle option, not a stepping stone.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from substantive Emergency Medicine Consultants, CESR (equivalence) candidates and senior doctors approaching consultant level readiness, who value teamwork and want to shape services rather than simply maintain rotas.

For 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 individual’s 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 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Withybush Hospital Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.

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If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
On the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
Valid Certified ALS, EPALS or APLS and ATLS or ETC.
Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.

Desirable criteria

Additional Higher qualification(s) eg Medical Education, Healthcare Leadership or Clinical Research
Subspecialty registration in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or Pre Hospital Emergency Medicine

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Broad based experience within the full scope of Emergency Medicine.
Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Experience of leading a team EPIC role.
Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Level 1 ultrasound.

Desirable criteria

Interest in frailty, integrated medicine or Trauma of older person.

Teaching

Essential criteria

Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Knowledge of the RCEM 2021 Curriculum components

Desirable criteria

Teaching qualification.
Life support Courses Instructor and Simulation Facilitator

Research and Scholarship

Essential criteria

Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable criteria

Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of risk management.
Experience of organisation of clinical governance meetings, or lead clinician for an area of clinical governance.

Safeguarding

Essential criteria

Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Level 3 Safeguarding children competence.