• Job Description

  Req#: H9100-26-0360?language=en&page=854&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  It is an exciting time to join our welcoming and friendly team of 27 Anaesthetic Consultants based at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the on-call rota, and providing senior anaesthetic cover for elective, emergency and trauma surgery

  There are opportunities for the successful candidate to deliver clinical care on emergency and trauma lists and gain further experience and expertise in a variety of specialities, including general surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.

  Main duties of the job

  The post is for a 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 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

  17 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  100-MED-GGH-414-B

  Job locations

  Glangwili Hospital

  Dolgwili Road

  Carmarthen

  SA31 2AF

  
  

  Job description

  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 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.

  Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

  Hywel Dda in three Counties:

  https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

  Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:

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

  Site Virtual Tour:

  https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

  Job description

  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 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.

  Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:

  Hywel Dda in three Counties:

  https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

  Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:

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

  Site Virtual Tour:

  https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
  • On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
  • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
  • Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.

  Desirable

  • Additional Higher qualification(s).

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Broad based experience within the specialty area.
  • Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
  • 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.
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
  • 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.
  • 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 Governance

  Essential

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

  Desirable

  • 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 autonomously and be responsible for actions.
  • 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.

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
  • On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
  • Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
  • Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.

  Desirable

  • Additional Higher qualification(s).

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Broad based experience within the specialty area.
  • Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
  • 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.
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
  • 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.
  • 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 Governance

  Essential

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

  Desirable

  • 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 autonomously and be responsible for actions.
  • 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.

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

  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. 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's website

  https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  Glangwili Hospital

  Dolgwili Road

  Carmarthen

  SA31 2AF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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