Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hywel Dda University Health Board seeks a committed Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics to join the team at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. This permanent post offers middle grade responsibility with opportunities to lead ward-based care, develop a special interest, and access dedicated study leave and supervision.

You will work within a supportive paediatric service, benefit from multidisciplinary training, and contribute to a Welsh-speaking health community in West Wales.

Qualifications

• Four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty; or equivalent experience.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to paediatrics.
• NHS experience.
• Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Ward-based care leadership within a well-structured paediatric service.
• Contribute to the paediatric service alongside trainees and Specialty Doctors.
• Teach and supervise junior staff and medical students where appropriate.
• Travel between sites as required by service needs.

Job description

We are seeking a committed Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics to join the team at Glangwili General Hospital. This permanent post offers the opportunity to work at middle grade level within a supportive and well-established paediatric service.

You will join a rota alongside paediatric trainees and experienced Specialty Doctors, contributing to a collaborative and friendly team environment. The role includes opportunities to lead ward-based care, gain broad clinical experience, and develop a special interest through dedicated clinic time, study leave, and supervision.

Hywel Dda University Health Board offers the opportunity to build your career while enjoying an excellent quality of life in West Wales. Based in Carmarthen, you will benefit from a welcoming community, access to beautiful coastline and countryside, and a more affordable cost of living.

You will work within a supportive organisation that values teamwork, staff wellbeing, and professional development. Opportunities for training, teaching, and career progression are actively encouraged, enabling you to develop your skills within a diverse and rewarding clinical setting.

Main duties of the job

You will benefit from supportive working conditions while developing your career within a well-structured paediatric service.

The Women and Children’s Health Directorate delivers care for children, young people, and women across Hywel Dda. The paediatric service is supported by an experienced senior nursing team and is focused on delivering high-quality, integrated care.

Services are designed to meet local population needs, with acute paediatrics provided across district general hospital sites and a centralised Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), managing approximately 250 admissions per year. Neonatal intensive care is supported through a regional transport service.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.

Clinical Governance

• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Experience

• 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 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.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• NHS Experience.
• Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.

Teaching

• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.