Job summary
The Health Board is fully committed to:

• Work-life balance, job-sharing and flexibility
• Training and Education including a successful Consultant Development and Mentoring scheme
• Medical Appraisal and Revalidation for over 800 doctors

We are looking to recruit a motivated Specialist Grade in Respiratory Medicine, on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027, to join colleagues in a dynamic medicine service within the Health Board in delivering and supporting the Welsh Government's vision for NHS Wales. This new appointment will join medical consultants working across Pembrokeshire and the wider Health Board and will have support to develop.

Main duties of the job
To provide, with consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in General Medicine and Respiratory in the development of sub-speciality interest to the hospital and community, so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisation regarding supervision.

As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.

If you are a senior doctor wishing, looking for a change of scene, or if you think life in a rural general hospital in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK might suit you, we would like to hear from you for a non-obligation chat.

Information on the Health Board is provided with a full job description of this post. The Health Board operates a No Smoking Policy and promotes equal opportunities.

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: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,343 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 100-MED-SG-014
Closing date: 22 November 2026

Job responsibilities
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/mETORurxSBU

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Full registration and a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support ATLS / ALS / PALS.

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualification(s).

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 12 years' experience since primary medical qualification with a minimum of 6 years within the specialty area (either continuous period or in aggregate).
• Evidence of leading a team.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Evidence of change management, quality improvement or audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS.

Teaching
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Higher teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship
Essential

• 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

• Evidence of engagement in research.

Other
Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Engagement in annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Evidence of leading a clinical audit (or quality improvement project).
• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding
Essential

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

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• 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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

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: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager Sally Farr, Sally.Farr@wales.nhs.uk, 01437773716

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