Consultant Haematology in Haverfordwest

Job summaryBenefit from an enhanced starting salary of 140,342, under the Consultant contract for Wales.Combine a rewarding consultant career with the lifestyle benefits of West Wales while helping to develop specialist lymphoma services at Withybush General Hospital.We are seeking a Consultant Haematologist with an interest in lymphoma and General Haematology to join our team at Withybush General Hospital.You will join a supportive team of seven consultants delivering a comprehensive haematology service across four hospital sites. Working alongside Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Clinical Fellows, Foundation Trainees, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Specialist Pharmacists, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the region.The role offers a varied mix of General Haematology and lymphoma work, with opportunities to contribute to service development, multidisciplinary working, teaching and training. We are looking for a clinician who will bring expertise, collaboration and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. You will play an important role in supporting the future direction of haematology services while helping to improve outcomes for patients across West Wales.The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.10 Sessions with 20% non-clinical work (SPA) per week within job planClinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option). The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient careAbout usHywel 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.Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 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 providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesDetailsDate posted01 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time Reference number100-MED-WGH-180-SJob locationsWithybush General HospitalFishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants.Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Haverfordwest site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicants experience to date.There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.Pembrokeshire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful coastlines, outdoor pursuits and welcoming communities with the opportunity to build a rewarding consultant career within Hywel Dda University Health Board.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Job responsibilitiesClinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants.Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Haverfordwest site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicants experience to date.There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.Pembrokeshire offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful coastlines, outdoor pursuits and welcoming communities with the opportunity to build a rewarding consultant career within Hywel Dda University Health Board.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:EssentialFull 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.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.Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.Research and Scholarship EssentialDemonstrates 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 communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.DesirableActive participation in research. Safeguarding EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1) EssentialFull 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.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.Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.Research and Scholarship EssentialDemonstrates 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 communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.DesirableActive participation in research. Safeguarding EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressWithybush General HospitalFishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressWithybush General HospitalFishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PZUnited KingdomEmployer's website