Consultant Dermatologist in Llanelli

Job Summary

We’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Dermatology Consultant to join our team in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of dermatological conditions, providing expert diagnosis and treatment, and contributing to multidisciplinary care planning.

Main Duties

• Clinical Management: Provide expert care across a broad range of dermatological conditions, including skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease.
• Procedural Work: Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies, excisions, and minor surgeries in line with service needs.
• Teledermoscopy: Manage a dedicated teledermoscopy caseload, ensuring timely and accurate remote assessment of skin lesions.
• Clinical Leadership: Offer guidance and support to junior staff, contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, and help shape service development.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across specialties to ensure integrated and patient‑centred care.

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 11,000 members of 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. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through four main hospitals, seven community hospitals, ninety‑nine community pharmacies, and more.

Job Details

• Date posted: 21 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 100-MED-PPH-131
• Job locations: Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Llanelli, SA14 8QF

Person Specification

• Essential – Qualifications
  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • On Specialist Register or due to obtain relevant CCT within 6 months of interview
  • Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
  • MRCP
  • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• Desirable – Qualifications
  • Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
• Essential – Clinical Experience
  • Broad based experience in Dermatology
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and participation in CPD
  • Competence in Dermatology
• Desirable – Clinical Experience
  • Experience of NHS
  • Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
  • Evidence of above average performance
  • Additional clinical qualification(s)
• Essential – Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Desirable – Clinical Governance
  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
• Essential – Research
  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
• Desirable – Research
  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree
• Essential – Teaching
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Desirable – Teaching
  • Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
• Essential – Management
  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Desirable – Management
  • Evidence of management training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• Hywel Dda University Health Board
• Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Llanelli, SA14 8QF
• Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Additional Information

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 individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider – Medical Practices