Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and capable senior doctor to join our supportive and collaborative Emergency Department team at Glangwili General Hospital.

This senior-level role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering high-quality emergency care within a busy district general hospital. As the senior doctor on site outside normal working hours, you will provide clinical leadership for the Emergency Department, managing acutely unwell patients, supporting and supervising resident medical staff, and helping to coordinate patient flow across the department. You will work closely with the on-call Emergency Medicine Consultant, backed by an experienced and approachable multidisciplinary team.

This post provides excellent exposure to a wide range of emergency presentations and offers an ideal environment for doctors looking to develop their leadership, decision-making and acute care skills within a well-established and supportive department.

Based in Carmarthen, this role offers the opportunity to build your career in a supportive Emergency Department while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of West Wales. From award-winning beaches and scenic countryside to excellent schools and strong local communities, Carmarthenshire provides an outstanding environment for both work and family life.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

• Assess, diagnose and manage acutely unwell patients, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making appropriate to the role.

• Act as the senior doctor on site during out-of-hours periods, providing supervision, support and guidance to resident medical staff.

• Help coordinate patient flow within the Emergency Department to support safe and effective care.

• Work in partnership with Emergency Medicine Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement activities and governance processes to support ongoing service development.

• Contribute to teaching, training and educational activities within the department.

• Work collaboratively with clinical, managerial and professional colleagues across the Health Board to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

As a senior member of the team, you will be supported to maintain and develop your professional skills while contributing to the continued growth and development of Emergency Medicine services within Hywel Dda University Health Board.

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 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.