Consultant Urologist in Llanelli

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Consultant Urologist to join our experienced and supportive team within Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high quality, patient centred urological care across a large and diverse region, with services spanning Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Based primarily at Glangwili and Prince Philip General Hospitals, you will join a well established group of consultant colleagues providing comprehensive urology services across multiple hospital sites. You will contribute to the full breadth of general urology practice, participate in a 1:7 on call rota with middle grade support, and take an active role in weekly MDT meetings. The post includes scope to develop or consolidate subspecialty interests and to work collaboratively with regional partners, including Swansea Bay University Health Board.

We are looking for a colleague who brings enthusiasm, strong clinical leadership, and a commitment to multidisciplinary working. You will be supported by our comprehensive Consultant Development and Mentoring Programme, designed to help new consultants transition confidently into their role and develop as future leaders.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Urologist within Hywel Dda University Health Board, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and person centred urology services across our hospital sites. Your work will span outpatient care, diagnostics, theatre sessions, inpatient management, MDT participation and on call responsibilities, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will provide expert assessment, investigation and treatment for patients with a wide range of urological conditions, ensuring high clinical standards and contributing to a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement.

A core part of the role involves working collaboratively with consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, junior doctors and regional partners to deliver seamless patient pathways and maintain robust clinical governance. In addition to direct clinical duties, you will contribute to the education and supervision of medical trainees and other professionals, supporting our strong teaching culture and helping shape the next generation of clinicians. You will be encouraged to take part in audit, service development and research activity, and to use your leadership skills to help shape and evolve the future of urology services within the Health Board.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Hywel Dda UHB offers a unique and rewarding working environment. As an integrated health system with strong academic links to Swansea and Cardiff Universities, we support clinical teaching, postgraduate training, research activity and innovation. Our region provides an enviable quality of life, with outstanding natural landscapes, vibrant communities, excellent schools and affordable living.

We are looking for a consultant who is:

• Clinically confident, with broad experience across general urology
• Collaborative, working effectively as part of a wider team across multiple sites
• Adaptable, able to respond to changing service needs and evolving clinical pathways
• Committed to quality, with a strong focus on safety, governance and evidence based care
• Supportive and approachable, particularly in supervising and developing junior staff
• Engaged in improvement, keen to contribute to service development, audit and innovation
• Organised and communicative, able to manage clinical workload and maintain excellent communication with patients and primary care colleagues

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.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• 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.
• 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.
• Teaching qualification.

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.

Other

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

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.