Specialty Doctor - General Medicine / Cardiology

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welsh healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in General Medicine to join their cardiology team at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. Applicants must possess full GMC registration, experience in emergencies, and a commitment to team working. This role includes acute medicine responsibilities and cardiology assessments, contributing to a dynamic healthcare service with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• Requires valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills.
• At least 2 years in a specialty training programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the acute medical intake and share emergency admissions.
• Participate in cardiology clinic and assessments weekly.

Skills

Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working

Broad based experience in General Medicine

Knowledge of UK hospital systems

Experience of the assessment of emergencies

Education

MBBS or recognised equivalent

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MRCP Level 2 or full membership

4 years full-time postgraduate training

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to apply for Cardiology Specialty Training in 2026/27 but not completed IMT? Do you need to show equivalence of IMT training whilst increasing your cardiology exposure, maximising your ability to show commitment to specialty and bolster your CV? Join the Cardiology team in Pembrokeshire at Withybush General Hospital as a general medicine and cardiology registrar.

Applicants are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor post in General Medicine based in Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. Your first 3-6 months will be a transition to the NHS registrar role predominantly in acute medicine with support in procedural skills and general medicine oncall skills. During this period you will undertake a cardiology clinic a week and front door cardiology assessments. Then, time dependent on competency, you will move to a full-time specialty doctor in the Cardiology Team role and General Medicine Oncall role (1 in 12 rota).

These posts will join colleagues in a dynamic general medicine service within the Health Board in delivering and supporting the Welsh Government's vision for NHS Wales. In addition to the established team we are also committed to continuing to expand this team with more resident grade doctors.

This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but need some more time and UK experience including working towards MRCP. The department also has experience of supporting doctors who opt for Portfolio Pathway.

Main duties of the job

Doctors wishing to apply for this post must have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two years of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

The Postgraduate Department in Withybush General Hospital has a fully developed programme of guest lectures and lunchtime meetings, including special interest groups and co-ordinated intra-practice activities and career counselling. The library offers a wide ranging book collection, with interlibrary lending network, excellent IT facilities, audio-visual and conferencing equipment.

Withybush General Hospital is a busy regional hospital providing general services for West Wales (General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics included). The acute medical intake is mainly unselected and the post holder would be expected to equally share emergency medical admissions with general medical colleagues from all disciplines (Geriatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory). Renal and Neurology support are regional services provided by Swansea hospitals. The hospital includes a large ACCU facility run by Consultant Intensive Care staff who work closely with medical colleagues.

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.

Our services are provided in:

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

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Desirable: Paces pending or booked for the future.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• MRCP Level 2 or full membership

Desirable

• Paces pending or booked for the future

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Broad based experience in General Medicine
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Experience of the assessment of emergencies

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

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