Job overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics to support Anaesthesia provision across Theatres and Critical Care at Glangwili and Prince Philip General Hospitals in Carmarthenshire. The role will work across both Theatre and Critical Care locations, and does include an on-call commitment.

These posts are fixed term for 12 months initially.

We have a clear mission to provide a first class health service, with high quality patient care and experience at the centre of our vision. As such team members play a key role in the shaping and development of Anaesthetic and Critical Care services across the Health Board.

Glangwili and Prince Philip are both vibrant NHS district general hospitals. Situated in the heart of one of the most beautiful regions of the UK and surrounded by stunning coast-line and a national park. The hospitals, whilst having unique identities, favour a relaxed but efficient atmosphere with a friendly, welcoming and diverse community of local and international staff.  Knowledge of the Welsh language is not necessary to work in this region of Wales.

Main duties of the job

The Health Board is fully committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, supporting opportunities for career progression and professional development.

You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment, whilst building your future in one of the best locations in the UK. West Wales is beautiful, sharing rugged coastlines with misty mountains.  Outdoor sports are easy to pursue, whilst the amenities of urban centres such as Swansea and Cardiff are not too far away. The pace of life can be fast or slow, with a diverse range of people sharing an envious work-life balance across the region, with excellent quality schools, and reasonable property prices contribute to low living costs and high quality of life. Heavy road traffic is rare and there are excellent road and rail connections to the city hubs and airports of Cardiff, Manchester and London

You are invited to visit us to explore this exciting opportunity. International candidates are welcome to apply.

Please ensure that you read the person specification carefully and that you meet all the essential criteria prior to applying.   We encourage pre-interview visits.  If overseas we can also support informal Microsoft Teams discussions if requested.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

· Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

· Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

· 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

· Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

· Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.