Overview
This an exciting opportunity to join a team of Acute Physicians at Glangwili General Hospital. The post holder will be expected to help develop and deliver all aspects of the Acute Medicine service through the Emergency Department, CDU and SDEC. There are currently 4.3 WTE Acute Medicine Consultants in the Hospital and the incumbent will be required to support the expansion of this service in hospital and in the community working closely with the other colleagues.
Main duties of the job: To provide acute assessment and treatment of medical patients presenting to GGH front door (Emergency Department, Clinical Decision Unit and Same Day Emergency Care). Providing effective leadership to multidisciplinary staff members in the CDU, SDEC and ED. Ensuring close working with GP and medical colleagues. Providing timely assessment and treatment of patients presenting to GGH with medical conditions. Ensure close working between A+E, SDEC and CDU. Provide clinical supervision of the SDEC and Emergency Department medical patients. Ensure close cooperation with other medical consultant colleagues to develop seamless pathways of care for patients. Work with the team to the development of "hot clinics" as an alternative to admission. Ensure close liaison with GP colleagues to direct patients to the most suitable service. Ensure development, support and training for nurse consultant and nurse practitioner colleagues. Provide the necessary training and support of junior doctors.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 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, in partnership with local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including volunteers.
We operate four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; seven community hospitals; multiple GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies and other health services. We also provide mental health and learning disabilities services and offer highly specialised and tertiary services.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 100-MED-GGH-402
Job locations: Glangwili Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen SA31 2AF
Job responsibilities
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, valuing inclusivity and a diverse, welcoming workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration and 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
* MRCP or equivalent
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
* Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
* Broad based experience in Acute/General Medicine
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
* Competence in Acute/General Medicine
* Expertise in Acute and general medicine
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub-specialty service
* Evidence of above-average performance
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research Degree
Teaching
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
* Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
* Training the Trainers experience
Management
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
* Evidence of management training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details: Hywel Dda University Health Board, Glangwili Hospital, Dolgwilli Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
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