Locum Consultant Haematologist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board invites applications for a Locum Consultant Haematologist based at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen. You will work within a supportive Haematology team and contribute to subspecialty service development across West Wales.

You will deliver inpatient and outpatient services, lead a clinical team, participate in MDTs and teaching, and help enhance patient-centred care while supporting rural healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Current Advanced Life Support certification.
• Completion of Royal College examinations (or equivalent).
• Broad haematology experience.
• Proven leadership of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Haematology input across the site and support other teams.
• Participate in 3–4 outpatient clinics per week, with scope for subspecialist activity.
• Engage in MDTs, teaching and development of rural services to improve patient care.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Teaching/mentoring

Critical appraisal

Education

GMC registration and license to practise

Advanced Life Support

Royal College examinations or equivalent

Job description

Combine a rewarding consultant role with the opportunity to live and work in one of the most scenic parts of Wales. Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Locum Consultant Haematologist to join our supportive and forward-thinking Haematology team, based primarily at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen while contributing to services across the wider Health Board. We are looking for a committed clinician who can bring additional specialist expertise to our well‑established team and help further develop subspecialty services across the region. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working within a collaborative service that values innovation, service development and professional growth. Our team of seven consultants delivers a comprehensive Haematology service across four hospital sites in West Wales, caring for a diverse patient population across both malignant and non‑malignant haematology. Based at our largest acute hospital, you will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including Consultant colleagues, Specialist Doctors, Clinical Fellows, Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists and Specialist Haematology Pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

The successful candidate will provide high‑quality care across the full spectrum of Haematology and will have the opportunity to develop and enhance a subspecialist interest across the Health Board. Working closely with consultant colleagues, you will contribute to the continued development of subspecialty services and support the delivery of modern, patient‑centred care.

Inpatient Care

You will provide specialist Haematology input for inpatients across the site, working closely with acute and specialty teams to support the management of complex haematological conditions. The role includes contributing to the education and development of medical colleagues and maintaining close links with the Acute Oncology Service, which supports haematology inpatients across the Health Board.

Outpatient Services

The post includes participation in 3-4 outpatient clinics per week, with flexibility to incorporate additional subspecialist activity depending on experience and service requirements. As increasing numbers of patients return from tertiary centres for ongoing treatment and follow‑up closer to home, the local Haematology service plays a vital role in their continuing care. Telephone and virtual consultations are actively encouraged to improve accessibility for patients across our rural communities.

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.

• 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

• The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemato‑oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on‑call rota.
• Clinics in other hospital sites may be required (virtual clinics are an option).
• The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care.

Laboratory and Diagnostic Services. You will contribute to the laboratory aspects of the service, providing clinical advice on blood film interpretation and supporting bone marrow reporting alongside colleagues within the wider Haematology team.

Multidisciplinary Working. The postholder will participate in a weekly Health Board‑wide Haematology MDT and will have opportunities to engage with a range of All‑Wales specialist MDTs, including Lymphoma, Myeloma and Myeloid services, promoting collaborative decision‑making and access to specialist expertise across Wales.

The Health Board serves communities across an area renowned for its coastline, countryside and quality of life, offering an excellent balance between a fulfilling career and life outside of work. West Wales offers an excellent balance between professional fulfilment and quality of life. Carmarthenshire combines beautiful countryside, a vibrant local community and easy access to some of Wales' most spectacular coastline. The role also provides opportunities to develop subspecialist interests, contribute to teaching and training, and engage in service development and all‑Wales collaborative working, supporting ongoing career development within a supportive consultant team.

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.

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

Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk& t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practise with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Evidence 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 medical students and resident doctors.
• 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.
• Understanding of clinical audit (or quality improvement project).
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.
• Participation in clinical audit.

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 remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team‑working skills.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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