Locum Consultant Haematologist
The closing date is 29 November 2026

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Haematologist to join the team Hywel Dda UHB. We are offering a dynamic and rewarding role located in a beautiful part of Wales. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Haematology team who will be able to bring some subspecialisation into the wider team. The health board operates over four sites in west Wales. This post will be covering Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth while also supporting the wider team.

Our team of 7 consultants provide a comprehensive haematology service in the four hospitals in an area of outstanding beauty. This post will provide support for a wide range of patient groups. This hospital is our smallest of the four and the team are spread between the four sites. Support for the post includes Specialty Doctor, Haematology CNS team and Specialist Haematology pharmacists.

Our staff are at the heart of the quality of our service and are looking to add to our numbers. We are looking for someone to bring additional expertise and a passion to provide excellence.

Main duties of the job
Clinical - 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 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

Details
Date posted: 30 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-BGH-151-L5
Job locations: Bronglais General Hospital, Caradoc Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

• The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.
• 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 apply through our website. 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.

Useful videos:

• 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/mVLrJAcfM_c

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

• Essential: Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Essential: Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Essential: Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).
• Desirable: Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Essential: Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Essential: Experience 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.
• Essential: Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Essential: 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.
• Essential: Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Essential: Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Essential: 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.
• Essential: Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Essential: Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
• Desirable: Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

• Essential: Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Essential: Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Bronglais General Hospital, Caradoc Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Pathology Service, Dylan Jones, Dylan.Jones2@wales.nhs.uk, 01554783068

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