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Job overview
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales with an enhanced starting salary of £140,342.
Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen & Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Job overview: We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking surgical team as a Consultant Laparoscopic General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Upper GI surgery.
This is a dual-site post:
- Base and emergency on-call at Glangwili General Hospital
- Elective surgical activity at Withybush General Hospital, home to a JAG-accredited Endoscopy Unit
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic consultant who enjoys working in a supportive rural district general hospital setting, delivering high-quality care across a broad range of general surgical conditions.
There is one permanent post available, offered under the Consultant Contract (Wales) with an optional 10-session (37.5 hours) working week.
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The successful candidate will:
• Deliver safe, high-quality clinical care across General Surgery, with a focus on Upper GI and laparoscopic surgery
• Participate in the emergency general surgery on-call rota (1:8)
• Undertake elective procedures at Withybush General Hospital, including within a JAG-accredited endoscopy service
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment, supporting service development and innovation
• Support delivery of RTT and Standard Cancer Pathway (SCP) targets
• Engage in teaching, training and educational supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate learners
• Participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with primary care and community teams to enhance patient pathways
• Maintain continuing professional development and revalidation requirements
Working for our organisation
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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About you: You will be:
• An experienced General Surgeon with strong laparoscopic skills
• Competent in managing a broad spectrum of general surgery procedures
• Skilled in Upper GI surgery and endoscopy
• Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and service development
• A collaborative team player with excellent leadership and communication skills
• Committed to delivering care in a patient-centred, innovative rural healthcare setting
Why join Hywel Dda UHB?
• Work across hospital sites with varied and rewarding clinical exposure
• Be part of a friendly, close-knit surgical team with strong MDT collaboration
• Access a JAG-accredited endoscopy unit, supporting high-quality procedural work
• Enjoy the work-life balance of West Wales, with outstanding coastline and countryside
Opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and research
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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
Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
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.
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Locations
Consultant General Surgeon with interest in Upper GI in Carmarthen, Haverfordwest employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work environment where you can thrive as a Salaried GP. With a supportive multidisciplinary team and a focus on professional development, you'll have access to various growth opportunities while serving a diverse patient population in the beautiful setting of Solva. The blend of remote and face-to-face care ensures flexibility and innovation in your practice, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Hywel Dda University Health Board Recruitment Team
