Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant post to join the Vascular Service within Swansea Bay University Health Board. The posts will form part of a team of 10 consultants responsible for the provision of the full complement of vascular surgical servicer to the South West Wales Regional Vascular Network.
The network provides vascular services to the population of South West Wales. This comprises a population of circa 1 million, across a large geographical area, stretching from Bridgend in the East to Aberystwyth in the North West. This area includes four health boards (Swansea Bay University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, and parts of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Powys Teaching Health Board).
We have close links with Swansea University and other University College partners in South Wales especially in the areas of research and development and multi-professional teaching.We place great emphasis on continuous professional development and will actively support you in the development and achievement of personal goals.
Main duties of the job
The Vascular Network delivers outpatient and diagnostic services at seven other sites across SW Wales, providing local access. Day case procedures are carried out at three sites and all emergency and major elective work for the network takes place in Morriston Hospital, Swansea.
This post will take part in a 1:9 on-call rota based on a model of Surgeon on call and Surgeon of the week responsible for vascular surgical inpatient care in Morriston Hospital.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
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
130-MSG10078S
Job locations
Department of Vascular Surgery
Morriston Hospital
SWANSEA
SA6 6NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuity responsibility for the wellbeing of patients under you care.
For more details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuity responsibility for the wellbeing of patients under you care.
For more details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the GMC
* On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Vascular Surgey or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
* Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
* High level of clinical experience and competence in the management of the breadth of common vascular surgical conditions
* Demonstrate adequate surgical experience of index vascular surgical procedures and operations
* Training and experience in endovascular procedures and techniques
Desirable
* Demonstrate adequate surgical experience in renal access surgery
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate sound wide-based knowledge of Vascular surgical conditions
* Ability to assess and offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in Vascular Surgery
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for vascular surgical patients
* Ability to competently carry out surgical management of common vascular surgical conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the GMC
* On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Vascular Surgey or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
* Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
* High level of clinical experience and competence in the management of the breadth of common vascular surgical conditions
* Demonstrate adequate surgical experience of index vascular surgical procedures and operations
* Training and experience in endovascular procedures and techniques
Desirable
* Demonstrate adequate surgical experience in renal access surgery
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate sound wide-based knowledge of Vascular surgical conditions
* Ability to assess and offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in Vascular Surgery
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for vascular surgical patients
* Ability to competently carry out surgical management of common vascular surgical conditions
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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Department of Vascular Surgery
Morriston Hospital
SWANSEA
SA6 6NL
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Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Department of Vascular Surgery
Morriston Hospital
SWANSEA
SA6 6NL
Employer's website
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