Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mid Wales is seeking a dynamic clinician to join their team at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth. This role involves clinical investigation and treatment of patients, supervising medical staff, and maintaining high standards of care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience under stress, attention to detail, and effective leadership. Commitment to inclusivity and community healthcare is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Health Care professional.
• Experience in leadership and patient flow management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose, and treat patients.
• Supervise and manage patient flow.
• Update and maintain medical records.

Skills

Composure under stress

Attention to detail

Strong problem solving skills

Quick, effective decision making

Effective communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, experienced clinician to join our friendly team in Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth. The A&E Department provides emergency services to: Ceredigion, Parts of South Gwynedd, North-West Powys and Pembrokeshire. It also provides services to a large student and tourist population therefore there are seasonal surges in activity.

Currently there are approximately 25,000 attendances per annum, and it is anticipated that this will grow further in the future. All patient activity is seen, triaged, initial treatment and stabilisation commences in the A&E area. After assessment, patients are either transferred to the CDU for ongoing monitoring and assessment or admitted to an inpatient acute bed, transfer or discharged. All minors are managed in the A&E department. Patients are managed according to clear pathways of care based around the separate streams of minor and major treatment needs. This is a busy acute hospital. The successful candidate will work in close conjunction with other consultant physicians in the hospital and the community.

We are looking for a colleague who will be committed to providing a high level of clinical care and who, as a senior member of the Health Board, will have the leadership skills needed to work in close co-operation with and in support of clinical, medical and managerial colleagues to ensure high quality, sustainable healthcare to all patients in Mid Wales. A key responsibility for the post will be the display of effective leadership in setting direction for resident doctors.

The role will involve clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as supervising and managing patient flow. The duties also involve updating and maintaining medical records as appropriate.

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 individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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 11,000 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;
• 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 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.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Responsibilities

The role will involve clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as supervising and managing patient flow. The duties also involve updating and maintaining medical records as appropriate. A key responsibility for the post will be the display of effective leadership in setting direction for resident doctors.

Qualifications and attributes

• Composure under stress
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Quick, effective decision making
• Effective communication, teamwork and leadership

How to apply / Contact

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

+ Composure under stress

+ Attention to detail

+ Strong problem solving skills

+ Quick, effective decision making

+ Effective communication, teamwork and leadership

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

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 individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: