Job Summary
We are looking to appoint motivated consultant laparoscopic general surgeons with a specialist interest in Upper GI. These are dual location posts between Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen and Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. The out of hours on-call for emergency general surgery will take place at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest and the frequency is a 1:4. For the posts we require experienced surgeons who are able to manage the spectrum of surgical problems encountered in a rural district general hospital. The successful applicants will have wide experience in General Surgery and colorectal with laparoscopic skills. There are two permanent posts available. The posts are offered on the amended terms of the Consultant Contract Wales on an optional whole time 37.5 hour working week, 10 sessions.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure the provision and delivery of a quality and safe clinical service
* To provide effective leadership to all junior staff engaged in the specialty
* To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
* To undertake all work in accordance with the health board\'s procedures and operating policies
* To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the health board\'s service plans
* To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health board
* Core clinical expertise in General Surgery
* Endoscopy and Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery
* Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams
* To support the scheduled care directorate in meeting referral to treatment ministerial targets and SCP (standard cancer pathway) targets
* Delivering care in the community alongside primary health care and social care teams
* You are expected to maintain your professional development for revalidation
* A teaching and training role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates
* Educational Supervisor role to Junior and SAS Level medical staff
* To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence based medicine
About Us
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; dental practices; 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted: 05 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: 100-MED-GGH-387-B
Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital / Withybush General Hospital, Dolgwili Road / Fishguard Road, Carmarthen / Haverfordwest, SA31 2AF
Job Description
Job responsibilities: For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. A provisional job plan is included in the Job Description and details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate upon appointment, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications and Knowledge
* Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council
* On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support
* 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
* Additional Higher qualification(s)
Essential - Clinical Experience
* Broad based experience within the specialty area
* Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post
* Experience of leading a team
Desirable - Clinical Experience
* Previous experience working in the UK or NHS
Research and Scholarship
* Essential: 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 - Research and Scholarship
* Active participation in research
Clinical Governance
* Essential: Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance
* Participation in clinical audit or quality improvement project
* Knowledge of annual job planning / appraisal review process
Desirable - Clinical Governance
* Knowledge of risk management
Safeguarding
* Essential: Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility
* Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
* Desirable: Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure submission is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Hywel Dda University Health Board. Address: Glangwili General Hospital / Withybush General Hospital, Dolgwili Road / Fishguard Road, Carmarthen / Haverfordwest, SA31 2AF. Employer website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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