Specialty Doctor - General Medicine

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Haverfordwest is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Medicine. This role involves joining a dynamic medical team, providing on-call services, and developing a specialist interest in medicine. Ideal for those entering specialty training or looking for a non-training post. The position offers support for professional development and a chance to work within a well-resourced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Four years postgraduate training, with two in a relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Part of the medical on-call team at Withybush General Hospital.
• Support the Welsh Government's NHS Wales vision.
• Provide emergency medical admissions.

Skills

Team approach

Multidisciplinary working

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Emergency assessment

Research in subspecialty services

Education

MBBS or recognized equivalent

MRCP Level 2 or full membership

Job description

Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board

Location: Haverfordwest

Salary: £59,727 to £95,400 a year

On call rota work

Closing date: 14 May 2025

Applicants are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor post in General Medicine based at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. You will be part of the medical on-call team and supported to develop a specialist interest in medicine.

These posts join colleagues in a dynamic general medicine service within the Health Board, supporting the Welsh Government's NHS Wales vision. The team is expanding with more resident doctors.

This is ideal for those entering a specialty training program, working towards MRCP/CESR (with support), or choosing a non-training post.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have GMC registration and at least four years of postgraduate training, including two in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience.

The Postgraduate Department offers lectures, meetings, interest groups, and career counseling. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency medical admissions shared among general medical colleagues from various disciplines. Regional support services include Renal and Neurology, with a large ACCU facility managed by Consultant Intensive Care staff.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS services across several counties, with over 13,000 staff. Services include hospitals, community hospitals, integrated care centers, general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and mental health services.

Job description and responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• Four years postgraduate training (or equivalent), with at least two in a relevant specialty
• MBBS or recognized equivalent
• MRCP Level 2 or full membership

Clinical Experience (Essential)

• Team approach and multidisciplinary working
• Broad experience in General Medicine
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems or equivalent
• Experience in emergency assessment
• NHS experience
• Research and training in subspecialty services

Clinical Governance (Essential)

• Participation in clinical audits and understanding their role in improving practice