Job summary
**Fixed-term post until 4 August 2026**
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe and effective medical care within General Medicine.
Core responsibilities include clinical assessment, accurate documentation, and timely completion of discharge summaries. The role also involves participation in teaching Resident Medical Staff and undergraduate students, as well as engagement in regular audit and quality improvement activity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Consultant Physician and Hospital Director within General Medicine.
You will join a proactive and forward-thinking General Medicine team on a fixed-term contract. The role includes participation in the medical on-call rota and offers strong support for developing a specialist interest in Gastroenterology.
This post is well suited to doctors who:Are preparing to enter a specialty training programme and require additional experienceAre working towards MRCP or CESR, with structured support availablePrefer to work in a non-training clinical role while continuing to develop specialist skills
Clinical duties include:Participation in Gastroenterology ward roundsAttendance at Gastroenterology outpatient clinicsDevelopment of procedural and diagnostic skills relevant to GastroenterologyBuilding a portfolio that reflects clinical and professional developmentLeading or contributing to quality improvement projects and clinical auditsSupporting and delivering teaching sessions, including ECG workshops
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have at least 4 years full time Postgraduate experience (or its equivalent on a part time or flexible basis).
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- oNHS Experience.
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have at least 4 years full time Postgraduate experience (or its equivalent on a part time or flexible basis).
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- oNHS Experience.
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service.
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
