Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Job summary
Looking for more than just your next consultant post? Build your Emergency Medicine career in Pembrokeshire, where the opportunity to influence service development is matched by an exceptional quality of life. We are seeking two Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join our expanding team at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.
These roles offer the opportunity to combine front-line emergency care with clinical leadership, service development, teaching and portfolio interests, while helping to shape the future of Emergency Medicine within Hywel Dda University Health Board. Whether your interests lie in education, quality improvement, clinical leadership, research or innovation, we can support you in developing a rewarding and varied consultant career.
Working within a supportive and forward-thinking department, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to the communities of Pembrokeshire and West Wales, while contributing to the continued development of urgent and emergency care services across the region. Pembrokeshire combines a rewarding consultant career with an outstanding quality of life, renowned for its coastline, outdoor pursuits and strong sense of community.
Main duties of the job
There is genuine scope to shape your role around what you bring -- whether that's: Paediatrics Trauma Major incident planning Education, simulation or training Quality improvement, transformation, or flow Pre-hospital or "coastal medicine" Leadership, service development or system working This is not a one-size-fits-all job plan -- we actively encourage portfolio careers .
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, mentalhealthand 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:BronglaisHospital in Aberystwyth;GlangwiliHospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; andWithybushHospital 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 47general practices(six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job 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 worklife 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 individuals 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
Person Specification
Qualifications and
Knowledge · Essential
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
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
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
Interest in frailty, integrated medicine or Trauma of older person. Teaching
Essential
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
Teaching qualification. Life support Courses Instructor and Simulation Facilitator 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
Active participation in research. Clinical Governance
Essential
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
Knowledge of risk management. Experience of organisation of clinical governance meetings, or lead clinician for an area of clinical governance. Safeguarding
Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility. Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. Level 3 Safeguarding children competence.
Other · Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Skills and Attributes
Essential
Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions. Ability to work flexibly. Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure. Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
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).
