Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and experienced team of specialist consultant Pathologists across the region, responsible for the provision of Cellular Pathology services. As part of this role you will have clinical, educational and training responsibilities. You will provide a clinical diagnostic service, which will include responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, within a multidisciplinary team environment. You will be involved in training others, in particular trainee pathologists, CESR candidates, and BMS staff. There has recently been approval and support from 'Welsh assembly government' for an ambitious circa £100 million new build project to amalgamate Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay's Pathology Departments onto a single site along with Swansea University (The ' ARCH' project) to transform Pathology services and create a field leading "Centre of Excellence". This collaborative project between two University Health Boards, along with Swansea University and focuses on health and science working together, to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of the people of South West Wales and will promote research, training and skills to help deliver, innovation and sustainable employment. Therefore we would like to invite applicants with aspirations to develop diagnostic services and research to a leading standard and establish outstanding national and international recognition in their areas of specialist expertise. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job: Clinical, Education & Training Provide a clinical diagnostic service that includes responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, within a multidisciplinary team environment. Provide training for trainee pathologists, CESR candidates and BMS staff. Have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work. Contribute to quality improvement and report any concerns relating to patient safety. Participate in the Health Board's risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities. Maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal and to formulate a Personal Development Plan. Participate in personal and professional development to fulfil the Royal College of Pathologists and GMC requirements. Opportunities to become an 'Educational Supervisor' and to develop a specific teaching interest which will be integrated into their job plan, including an honorary clinical lecturer/ associate professor/professorial positions. The job is based around a standard 10 session job plan, negotiable at job planning. The Appointee(s) will be based at Glanwili Hospital and, in conjunction with the other Consultant Histopathologist. Specialty interests are flexible and can be discussed following shortlisting or at interview with the clinical director, Dr John Murphy. 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 for around 384,000 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; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 11 March 2025 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-299-A Job locations Glangwili General Hospital 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. Please find below links to some useful information: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?vVgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?vjLioZyqIpwk&t33s Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. Please find below links to some useful information: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?vVgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?vjLioZyqIpwk&t33s 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 FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification 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 Cellular Pathology. Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) Knowledge and participation in CPD 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 CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification 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 Cellular Pathology. Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent) Knowledge and participation in CPD 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 Carmarthen SA31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)