About this role
Job summary
Benefit 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. A newly developed job plan supports the continued growth of the post within an evolving service model and provides flexibility to develop areas of specialist interest.
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.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
The appointee is required to be GMC registered on the specialist register or be expected to obtain CCT within 6 months. 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 plan Clinics 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 care
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical - 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.
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
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/mETORurxSBU
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
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.
Desirable
Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad based experience within the specialty area. Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Clinical Governance Essential
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.
Desirable
Gwybodaeth am reoli risg.
Teaching Essential
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.
Desirable
Teaching qualification.
Research and Scholarship Essential
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.
Desirable
Active participation in research.
Safeguarding Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility. Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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 (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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)