Consultant in Acute & General Medicine

Job overview

The Acute Medicine Department at Prince Philip Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated consultant in Acute and General Medicine. The post is substantive and is full time. This is a new post, joining colleagues in a dynamic and forward-looking department to develop a comprehensive 7-day Acute Medicine service across Prince Philip Hospital and the wider Health Board.

The successful candidate will lead on the medical assessment and treatment of “front door” patients, including the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) medical patients and the provision of “hot” specialty clinics. They will also be involved in the development and strategy of the new Urgent Care Centre.

We seek a colleague interested in Acute Medicine as their primary commitment but will support candidates wanting to continue clinical interests or work in liaison roles with other medical specialties.

The post is primarily based at Prince Philip Hospital, in Llanelli with the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from across Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide with other consultant colleagues a service in Acute Medicine to oversee medical patient care within AMAU and Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) on a rotational basis as well as supporting the development of sub-speciality interest if applicable. There is also an expectation to participate in the medical on-call rota at Prince Philip Hospital on a 1:11 basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Hywel Dda University Health Board welcomes applications from UK based, international and CESR route doctors for a substantive, full time Consultant in Acute and General Medicine at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

This newly created role forms part of a significant expansion of Acute Medicine services and offers a rare opportunity to develop a senior NHS career while enjoying one of the most attractive lifestyles in the UK.

Whether you are already working within the NHS or considering relocation from overseas, Hywel Dda offers a supportive, inclusive and professionally rewarding environment in which clinicians can thrive.

Why Choose Hywel Dda for Your Career and Lifestyle? Hywel Dda University Health Board is unique in combining high quality clinical practice with genuine work life balance.

Prince Philip Hospital serves the welcoming communities of Carmarthenshire, an area renowned for:

• Outstanding coastline and beaches within easy reach
• National parks, countryside and outdoor activities nearby
• Affordable housing compared with major UK cities
• Short commute times and minimal congestion
• Safe, family friendly communities and good local schools
• A strong sense of community, culture and heritage

Many clinicians choose to relocate to Hywel Dda to step away from high pressure urban environments, regain balance and practise medicine in a setting that values sustainability, wellbeing and patient centred care.

The Role As a Consultant, you will be a senior clinical decision maker at the hospital front door, leading the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute medical patients across:

• The 24 bedded Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU)
• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
• Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)
• Hot specialty clinics, supporting admission avoidance and rapid follow up

You will play a key role in the development of a new Urgent Care Centre, planned to open in 2026, and contribute to delivering a comprehensive 7 day Acute Medicine service across Prince Philip Hospital and the wider Health Board.

Clinical Environment and Support You will work within a supportive and developing Acute Medicine service, benefiting from:

• Participation in a well supported 1:11 medical on call rota
• Resident doctor support including Foundation doctors, IMT/Clinical Fellows and Senior Clinical Fellows
• Modern diagnostics including CT, MRI, ultrasound and angiography
• Dedicated office space and administrative support

There is also flexibility to pursue or develop sub specialty or liaison interests, including:

• Cardiology, Respiratory or Renal Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Stroke or Neurology
• Acute Oncology or Haematology
• Endocrinology

These interests can be incorporated through job planning and service development discussions.

Teaching, Leadership and Career Development Education and leadership are integral to the role. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Acting as an Educational Supervisor
• Leading and contributing to clinical audit and quality improvement
• Promoting evidence based practice and patient safety

Newly appointed senior doctors may also access Hywel Dda’s Consultant Development and Mentoring Programme, offering executive coaching, leadership training and mentorship aligned to the NHS Medical Leadership Competency Framework.

Our Values Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to delivering inclusive, compassionate and patient centred care. We welcome applications from doctors of all backgrounds and career routes and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to develop.

Informal Enquiries and Visits Informal discussions or visits are actively encouraged. Virtual conversations can also be arranged for overseas applicants.

Dr Scott O’Rourke Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and Acute Medicine Lead Prince Philip Hospital Tel: +44 (0)1554 756567

Dr Robin Ghosal Hospital Director – Prince Philip and Glangwili Hospitals Tel: +44 (0)1554 756567

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.

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/Y4JGdD6EHjE

Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable