Job summaryBenefit from an enhanced starting salary of £140,342, under the Consultant contract for Wales.Build your consultant career in one of Wales' most distinctive regions, joining a supportive Haematology team delivering care across Mid and West Wales.
We are seeking a Consultant Haematologist to join Hywel Dda University Health Board. Based at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth, this role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative service while contributing specialist expertise to a well-established team serving communities across four hospital sites.
Our team of consultants provides a comprehensive haematology service across West Wales, supporting a broad and varied patient population. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality General Haematology services while helping to strengthen and develop subspecialist expertise within the wider department.
Based primarily at Bronglais Hospital, the postholder will work closely with colleagues across the Health Board's hospital network, contributing to a cohesive and patient-centred service. Support for the role includes a Specialty Doctor, Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Specialist Haematology Pharmacists, providing a strong multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering the best possible care.
We are looking for a clinician who will bring expertise, collaboration and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Alongside clinical responsibilities, there will be opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and the ongoing evolution of haematology services across the Health Board.
Located in the vibrant university and coastal town of Aberystwyth, this role offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding consultant career with an exceptional quality of life, surrounded by stunning coastline, countryside and outdoor pursuits.
Main duties of the jobClinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of all Haematological conditions. The successful candidate will be able to develop a subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the other consultants to contribute to subspecialisation teams.
Inpatients - The appointee will be expected to consult on all inpatients with the local medical team looking after them. Additional teaching on management of haematology patients will be essential. Liaising with the Acute Oncology Service which covers haematology in-patients
Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicant's experience to date. There an increasing number of patients returning from the tertiary centres following treatments that return home between treatment cycles that need additional input from the local haematology team. BMA's are currently done weekly. Phone clinics are encouraged given the rural area and inability to travel for our patients.
Laboratory - The appointee will be expected to help out with advice and input on blood films and reporting bone marrow reports
There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs (Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myeloid).
About usHywel 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
DetailsDate posted: 07 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 100-MED-BGH-151-F
Job locations: Bronglais General Hospital, Caradoc Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 may be required (virtual clinics are an option).
- The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care.
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.
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 SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential- 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 ExperienceEssential- 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.
TeachingEssential- 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.
DesirableResearch and ScholarshipEssential- 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 GovernanceEssential- 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- Knowledge of risk management.
SafeguardingEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
OtherDesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Bronglais General Hospital, Caradoc Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Head of Pathology Service
Dylan Jones
Dylan.Jones2@wales.nhs.uk
01554783068
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. 
