Job summary Applications are invited to join us in developing our service for our patients in West Wales. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Haematology team as we start to introduce subspecialisation into the health board. Our dedicated and forward-looking team of 7 consultants provide a comprehensive haematology service in the four hospitals in an area of outstanding beauty. This post will introduce a Myeloma subspecialty to our team as part of a redesign of haematology services across the Health Board and will continue to develop as part of the wider transformation process. Support for the post includes Associate Specialists, specialty doctors, clinical fellow as well as foundation trainees. The team also includes haematology CNS team and Specialist pharmacists. Our vision is to provide a future proof service for our patients to ensure they can be cared for as close to their home as possible. Main duties of the job Clinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants. Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Carmarthen site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team. Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicant's experience to date. There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs. The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The appointee is required to be GMC registered on the specialist register or be expected to obtain CCT within 6 months. The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota. 10 Sessions with 2xSPA per week. Clinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option). The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care, 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. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,000 to £154,760 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-MED-GGH-345 Job locations Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwilli 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 Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy 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 CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration MRCP and/or FRCPath or other Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills Desirable Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Broad based experience in clinical haematology Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) Knowledge and participation in CPD Competence in general haematology and experience of being on call Expertise in myeloma treatments and management of malignant disease Able to apply knowledge Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice" Desirable Experience of NHS Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service Evidence of above average performance Membership of the RCP Additional clinical qualification(s) Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance 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 Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff Desirable Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience Management Essential Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Willingness to participate in clinical management 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 CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration MRCP and/or FRCPath or other Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills Desirable Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Broad based experience in clinical haematology Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) Knowledge and participation in CPD Competence in general haematology and experience of being on call Expertise in myeloma treatments and management of malignant disease Able to apply knowledge Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice" Desirable Experience of NHS Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service Evidence of above average performance Membership of the RCP Additional clinical qualification(s) Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance 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 Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff Desirable Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education "Training the Trainers" experience Management Essential Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS Willingness to participate in clinical management 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 Dolgwilli Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)