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Trauma and Orthopaedics
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent: Compromising of full on-call rota
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Compromising of full on-call rota)
Job ref
100-MED-WGH-234
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£64,292 - £102,689 per annum
Closing
15/11/2026 23:59

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Specialty Doctor in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Specialty Doctor

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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Job overview

Develop your Trauma & Orthopaedic career in a department that combines a broad clinical caseload, a strong culture of teaching and development, and the opportunity to live and work in Pembrokeshire's stunning coastal setting. 

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our Trauma & Orthopaedics team at Withybush General Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience across both trauma and elective orthopaedics while working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues committed to delivering high-quality patient care. 

The department provides a varied caseload and a supportive environment where education, collaboration and professional development are central to everyday practice. Regular teaching sessions, audit and governance meetings, and workplace-based learning opportunities support doctors to expand their clinical skills and further their career aspirations. 

Located in the heart of Pembrokeshire, this role combines professional development with an exceptional quality of life, offering the chance to live and work in one of the UK's most beautiful coastal regions. The successful candidate will participate in the full on-call rota and become an integral member of a dedicated and experienced team. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the provision of comprehensive trauma and elective orthopaedic services, working closely with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. 

Key responsibilities include assessing and managing patients admitted to the orthopaedic wards, undertaking clinical investigations, formulating diagnoses, developing treatment plans and supporting patients throughout their care journey. The role also involves maintaining accurate clinical records, completing discharge documentation and ensuring high standards of clinical governance. 

The successful candidate will actively participate in audit, quality improvement and governance activities, contributing to the ongoing development of the service. There will also be opportunities to engage in postgraduate teaching and learning activities, supporting the department's strong commitment to education, continuous improvement and professional development. 

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 

  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 

 

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. 

 

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
  • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable criteria
  • Additional clinical qualification(s).
  • Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of risk management.
  • Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
  • Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
  • NHS Experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dylan Jewell
Job title
Consultant - Trauma and Orthopaedics
Email address
[email protected]
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