Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 100-MED-CEN-013-A
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]
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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job overview
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking two enthusiastic Emergency Medicine Consultants to join our expanding Emergency Medicine teams at Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest).
These posts offer a rare opportunity to combine high‑impact clinical leadership, portfolio working, and an outstanding quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.
If you are looking to make a difference, rather than simply fill a rota gap, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
There is genuine scope to shape your role around what you bring — whether that’s:
- Paediatrics
- Trauma
- Major incident planning
- Education, simulation or training
- Quality improvement, transformation, or flow
- Pre‑hospital or “coastal medicine”
- Leadership, service development or system working
This is not a one‑size‑fits‑all job plan — we actively encourage portfolio careers.
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:
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Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
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Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
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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
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Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Hywel Dda serves a population of approximately 385,000 people across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, covering over a quarter of the landmass of Wales — making it one of the most geographically extensive Health Boards in the UK.
This is Emergency Medicine in its truest sense: high acuity decision making, clinical autonomy, strong consultant influence and meaningful impact on local communities.
If you are a newly appointed CCT doctor we will support your transition into independent consultant practice through a strong induction, named consultant support, and the opportunity to develop a portfolio interest.
The Roles
Newly appointed consultants will be supported through a strong induction, named consultant support and opportunities to develop portfolio interests.
We are particularly keen to attract consultants with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, or those wishing to develop paediatrics as a specialist or portfolio area. There are also opportunities in education and simulation, service improvement, clinical leadership, and specialist interests such as trauma or pre hospital care, alongside regional and system level working.
Emergency Medicine in Hywel Dda
Our Emergency Departments serve diverse urban, rural and remote populations, including areas with significant seasonal tourism pressures and an ageing population with complex needs. Long travel distances mean senior decision making genuinely matters, creating a challenging but professionally rewarding environment where consultant presence has a real impact on patient care. Many colleagues describe this as Emergency Medicine with purpose, where leadership is visible and valued.
Why Hywel Dda?
We prioritise supportive, stable consultant teams, with a strong emphasis on kindness, collaboration and pragmatism. There are genuine opportunities to develop clinical, educational and leadership roles, alongside a clear commitment to work–life balance and wellbeing. Welsh speaking ability is welcomed but not essential. As a University Health Board, Hywel Dda also benefits from strong academic links and opportunities for teaching and professional development.
Life in West Wales
West Wales offers a compelling lifestyle advantage, with stunning coastline, beaches, national parks and excellent outdoor opportunities. Housing is more affordable, commutes are short and communities are strong, with good schools. Many consultants choose Hywel Dda as a long term career and lifestyle option, not a stepping stone.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from substantive Emergency Medicine Consultants, CESR (equivalence) candidates and senior doctors approaching consultant level readiness, who value teamwork and want to shape services rather than simply maintain rotas.
Informal Enquiries
Recruitment to West Wales works best through conversation. If you are remotely interested, we strongly encourage an informal discussion or visit.
Vicky Hughes
Clinical Lead for Emergency Medicine
[email protected]
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.
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
Withybush Hospital Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified ALS, EPALS or APLS and ATLS or ETC.
- 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 criteria
- Additional Higher qualification(s) eg Medical Education, Healthcare Leadership or Clinical Research
- Subspecialty registration in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or Pre Hospital Emergency Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad based experience within the full scope of Emergency Medicine.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team EPIC role.
- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
- Level 1 ultrasound.
Desirable criteria
- Interest in frailty, integrated medicine or Trauma of older person.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- 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.
- Knowledge of the RCEM 2021 Curriculum components
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification.
- Life support Courses Instructor and Simulation Facilitator
Research and Scholarship
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Active participation in research.
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Experience of organisation of clinical governance meetings, or lead clinician for an area of clinical governance.
Safeguarding
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
- Level 3 Safeguarding children competence.
Other
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Antony Matthew
- Job title
- Consultant and ED Lead for WGH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437 773448
- Additional information
Sally Farr
Service Delivery Manager
01720 3716
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