About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in lower limb arthroplasty, including complex primary and revision surgery, for a 12 month fixed term period based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, supportive and forward thinking Trauma & Orthopaedic team delivering both elective and emergency care within the Health Board. The post offers the chance to contribute to a developing and ambitious arthroplasty service, with a focus on high-quality outcomes, patient safety and service innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering complex lower limb arthroplasty pathways in line with Health Board and regional priorities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled clinician with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. The role requires advanced surgical capability in lower limb arthroplasty, alongside the ability to manage complex and high-risk cases, including revision surgery. The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development, and support training and governance activities is essential.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing expert clinical care in Trauma & Orthopaedics, including the assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of patients requiring complex primary and revision lower limb arthroplasty procedures. Contributing to the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality, sustainable arthroplasty service aligned to Health Board objectives and regional orthopaedic transformation programmes. Sharing responsibility for the acute management of trauma patients, including participation in a 1 in 12 on-call rota, ensuring safe, timely and consultant-led decision making for emergency admissions. Leading and supporting multidisciplinary working across orthopaedics, including close collaboration with specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and orthogeriatric teams to optimise patient outcomes, particularly for frail and elderly patients. Supporting the development of integrated care pathways across hospital and community settings, ensuring continuity of care and improved patient experience. Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities, ensuring practice meets the highest standards of safety, effectiveness and patient-centred care. Demonstrating leadership in service development, including identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and improved clinical outcomes within arthroplasty and trauma services.
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
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates strong clinical expertise, sound judgement in complex decision-making, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of patient care, and the ability to contribute positively to a dynamic clinical environment are essential.
The successful candidate must be comfortable delivering consultant-led care within a district general hospital setting, including participation in a 1:12 on-call rota providing trauma services. This will involve the assessment and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, ensuring timely, safe and effective care for patients presenting with a wide range of traumatic conditions.
The successful candidate will also play a central role in delivering and developing both elective and trauma orthopaedic services, with a particular focus on complex and revision lower limb arthroplasty.
This post offers the opportunity to work within a Health Board committed to continuous improvement, innovation and workforce development, in a beautiful part of West Wales with an excellent quality of life.
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 individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.
Dr Alun Thomas
Consultant Anaethetist
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/lN5pVFfxUSc
Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council. Valid Certified Advanced Life Support. Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).
Desirable
Additional clinical qualification(s).
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad based experience within the specialty area. Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post. Evidence of leading a team.
Desirable
Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Teaching Essential
Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others. Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors. 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.
Clinical Governance Essential
Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance. Understanding of clinical audit (or quality improvement project). Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable
Knowledge of risk management. Participation in clinical audit.
Safeguarding Essential
Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility. Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Skills and Attributes Essential
Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions. Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure. Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team. Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.
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 Glangwili Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)