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Hywel Dda University Health Board Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Respiratory

The closing date is 06 December 2026

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in respiratory to join our Acute Paediatric Team in Hywel Dda. This role provides the chance to work in a supportive and forward looking environment, delivering high quality care to children in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will play a central role in shaping the future of paediatric respiratory medicine for Hywel Dda. Together, you will provide compassionate, evidence based care to meet the needs of our local population. As part of the role, you will contribute to teaching and training, supporting medical students and junior staff, while also engaging in audit, research, and service development.

Living and working in Hywel Dda offers a unique lifestyle. The region is renowned for its stunning coastline, national parks, and vibrant communities, making it an ideal place to balance a fulfilling career with an exceptional quality of life.

Main duties of the job

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive paediatric respiratory services for Children and Young people, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership, and associated management responsibilities.
• Lead and support research activity within the Acute Paediatric service, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery.
• Develop the respiratory services through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations, and agencies.
• Provide professional leadership for Acute Paediatric teams, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of Paediatric staff, which may include participating in staff appraisal processes.
• Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to paediatric respiratory, such as Managed Clinical Networks, where appropriate.

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

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-GGH-460

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.

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

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• oFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• oOn the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
• oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• oWhere a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
• oMRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• oValid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• oValid BLS Training
• oValid APLS and NLS

Desirable

• oAdditional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oBroad based experience within the specialty area.
• oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• oExperience of leading a team.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

Essential

• oAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• oTeaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• oDemonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• oEvidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• oEvidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• oEvidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• oActive participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• oUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

Essential

• oDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• oEvidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
• oAbility to work flexibly.
• oAbility to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• oUndertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• oExcellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

Other

Essential

• oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• oFlexible approach to the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• oFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• oOn the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
• oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• oWhere a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
• oMRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
• oValid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• oValid BLS Training
• oValid APLS and NLS

Desirable

• oAdditional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oBroad based experience within the specialty area.
• oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• oExperience of leading a team.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

Essential

• oAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• oTeaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• oDemonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• oEvidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• oEvidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• oEvidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• oActive participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• oUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

Essential

• oDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• oEvidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
• oAbility to work flexibly.
• oAbility to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• oUndertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• oExcellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

Other

Essential

• oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• oFlexible approach to the needs of the service.

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:

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr Matthew Pickup

[email protected]

01267283296

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-GGH-460

Job locations

Glangwili Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

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