• Job Description

  Req#: H9100-25-0799?language=en&page=233&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Department of General Surgery is looking to appoint a motivated consultant laparoscopic general surgeon with a specialist interest in Laparoscopic Upper GI surgery. The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, with the emergency general surgery out of hours on-call taking place there. The on-call rota is a 1:8 frequency. Some elective sessions will take place on other hospital sites within the health board.

  The post is offered on the amended terms of the Consultant Contract Wales on an optional whole time 37.5 hour working week, 10 sessions.

  For the post we require experienced general surgeons who are able to manage the spectrum of surgical problems encountered in a rural district general hospital. The successful applicant will have wide experience in General Surgery with laparoscopic skills. We are looking for an experienced Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon with endoscopic skills. EUS and ERCP skills are desirable

  The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic and friendly team of surgeons, responsible for the provision of General Surgical services with specialty/special interests in breast, colorectal, upper Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy.

  Main duties of the job

  Provide, with consultant colleagues, a service for General Surgery, with the support of developing a sub-speciality interest to the hospitals and community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.

  To provide and promote the delivery of quality, safe, effective and efficient care in general surgery and upper GI in line with the clinical pathways in place.

  Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of thehealth board's service plans.

  Participate in the 1:8 emergency general surgery on-call rota at Glangwili General Hospital.

  Be an effective leader to all resident staff and trainees and a supportive educational supervisor to SAS level medical staff within the department, supporting the training programme, providing supportive and constructive feedback in the interest of learning. As a leader within the department, maintaining and promoting an inclusive and positive team culture.

  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

  02 July 2025

  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-393

  Job locations

  Glangwili General 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.

  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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
  • Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
  • FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level

  Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
  • JAG accreditation

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Broad based experience in eg. General Surgery
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and participation in CPD
  • Expertise in General Surgery

  Desirable

  • Experience of NHS
  • Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
  • Evidence of above average performance
  • Additional clinical qualification(s)

  Clinical Governance

  Essential

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

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

  Research

  Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

  Desirable

  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

  Desirable

  • Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
  • "Training the Trainers" experience

  Management

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

  Desirable

  • Evidence of management training

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
  • On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
  • Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
  • FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level

  Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
  • JAG accreditation

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Broad based experience in eg. General Surgery
  • Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge and participation in CPD
  • Expertise in General Surgery

  Desirable

  • Experience of NHS
  • Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
  • Evidence of above average performance
  • Additional clinical qualification(s)

  Clinical Governance

  Essential

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

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

  Research

  Essential

  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

  Desirable

  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

  Desirable

  • Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
  • "Training the Trainers" experience

  Management

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

  Desirable

  • Evidence of management training

  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 General 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 General 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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