Job summaryBuild your consultant career in Carmarthenshire, delivering anaesthetic care across a broad range of elective, emergency and trauma services at Glangwili General Hospital.
We are seeking a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist to join our established department and support the current team of NHS and academic staff. The successful candidate will contribute to the on-call rota and provide senior anaesthetic cover across a wide range of elective, emergency and trauma procedures.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy district general hospital, caring for patients across a diverse case mix and delivering anaesthetic services to a number of surgical specialties. You will have the opportunity to gain further experience and expertise in areas including General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology, while also supporting emergency and trauma lists.
Working within a supportive and collaborative department, you will play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care and helping to maintain excellent clinical standards. There will also be opportunities to contribute to teaching, training and the ongoing development of anaesthetic services across Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Main duties of the jobThe post is for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in Peri-operative medicine. The post holder will provide high quality care for patients within the anaesthetic Department and provide perioperative care for elective and emergency patients across the range of specialities available within Hywel Dda UHB. The candidate will join a team of consultants with an interest in Peri-operative medicine, doing High Risk pre-assessment, CPET clinics and assisting with our Pre-habilitation service.
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: 01 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £125,509 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 100-MED-GGH-414-L3
Job locations: Glangwili Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFor 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.
Based in the heart of Carmarthenshire, Glangwili General Hospital serves communities across South West Wales, offering the chance to combine a rewarding consultant role with the lifestyle benefits of living and working in a region renowned for its countryside, coastline and strong sense of community.
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
Alun.w.Thomas@wales.nhs.uk
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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 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 ExperienceEssential- 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.
TeachingEssential- 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.
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.
- 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.
SafeguardingEssential- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Skills and AttributesEssential- 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.
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: Glangwili Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Service Delivery Manager
Diane Knight
Diane.Knight2@wales.nhs.uk
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 