Consultant Paediatrician with Ambulatory and Critical Care

Consultant Paediatrician with Ambulatory and Critical Care NHS Medical 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 We are committed to supporting your professional development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive Consultant team, dedicated SPA time, access to Continuous Professional Development opportunities, and participation in our Consultant Leadership Programme during their first year. Teaching and training are integral to the role, with opportunities to supervise and support medical students, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals. You will also be encouraged to contribute to research, audit and quality improvement initiatives, helping to advance paediatric practice and inform future service development. The role includes participation in the Consultant on‑call rota and representation of the Health Board in regional and national paediatric networks where appropriate, contributing to the wider development of paediatric services across Wales. Working in Hywel Dda offers much more than a rewarding career. West Wales is renowned for its spectacular coastline, award‑winning beaches, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're looking for family‑friendly communities, shorter commutes, opportunities to explore the outdoors, or simply a better work‑life balance, Pembrokeshire and the wider Hywel Dda region provide an exceptional place to live and work 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 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. 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. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application. 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. MRCPCH by examination or equivalent. Valid APLS and NLS Additional Higher qualification(s). 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. Previous experience working in the UK or NHS. Teaching 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. Research and Scholarship 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. Active participation in research. Clinical Governance Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance. 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. Knowledge of risk management. Safeguarding Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility. Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. Skills and Attributes 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. Other Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Flexible approach to the needs of the service. Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.