Locum Consultant Anaesthetics with Peri-Operative Care & T&O
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Hywel Dda University Health Board Locum Consultant Anaesthetics with Peri-Operative Care & T&O
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
It is an exciting time to join our welcoming and friendly team of 27 Anaesthetic Consultants based at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the on-call rota, and providing senior anaesthetic cover for elective, emergency and trauma surgery
There are opportunities for the successful candidate to deliver clinical care on emergency and trauma lists and gain further experience and expertise in a variety of specialities, including general surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in Peri-operative medicine. The post holder will provide high quality care for patients within the anaesthetic Department and provide perioperative care for elective and emergency patients across the range of specialities available within Hywel Dda UHB. The candidate will join a team of consultants with an interest in Peri-operative medicine, doing High Risk pre-assessment, CPET clinics and assisting with our Pre-habilitation service.
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
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£125,509 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-MED-GGH-414-L2
Job locations
Glangwili Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
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 individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.
Dr Alun Thomas
Consultant Anaethetist
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
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 individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.
Dr Alun Thomas
Consultant Anaethetist
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 Practice 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)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a License to Practice 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)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Delivery Manager
Diane Knight
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£125,509 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-MED-GGH-414-L2
Job locations
Glangwili Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Hywel Dda University Health Board's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Support links
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