Hywel Dda University Health Board

Speciality Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term position as a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen and travel to other sites is expected.

Main duties of the job

Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology Wards well as assisting the Consultants in running the Outpatient Clinics.

The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.

You will be required to work in close cooperation and liaison with colleagues both within and outside of the organisation, as appropriate, in multi professional and multidisciplinary team environments.

Maintaining a high standard of note-keeping

Communication with other staff. Presentations at weekly and clinical case conferences, carrying out audits and involvement in teaching junior staff and other professionals.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-GGH-366

Job locations

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description attached to this post along with contact details for the clinical lead

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description attached to this post along with contact details for the clinical lead

https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

https://youtu.be/fp100QsjygM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or recognised equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty

Desirable

  • MRCOG

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad based experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or recognised equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty

Desirable

  • MRCOG

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad based experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

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 (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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant/ clinical lead Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ihab Abbasi

ihab.abbasi@wales.nhs.uk

07810427675

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-GGH-366

Job locations

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


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