Join a welcoming, forward-thinking Emergency Department at Withybush General Hospital, where you will have the opportunity to develop your career while delivering high-quality emergency care within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
We are seeking motivated and patient-focused Specialty Doctors to become part of our Emergency Medicine team. Based in the heart of Pembrokeshire, Withybush General Hospital is a modern District General Hospital with 195 inpatient beds, serving a close-knit community while providing the breadth and variety of cases expected within a busy Emergency Department.
This role offers the chance to work in a friendly semi-rural setting, combining professional fulfilment with an exceptional quality of life. Pembrokeshire is renowned for its stunning coastline, outdoor lifestyle and welcoming communities, making it an ideal location for those seeking a rewarding career alongside a healthy work-life balance.
At Hywel Dda University Health Board, we are committed to supporting the development of our medical workforce. You will benefit from a culture that encourages continuous learning, clinical excellence and career progression, with access to educational opportunities, professional development programmes and a network of experienced colleagues dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.
As a Specialty Doctor within Emergency Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients presenting with a wide range of emergency conditions.
The Emergency Department includes four resuscitation bays, dedicated treatment rooms, a plaster room and on-site imaging facilities, providing immediate access to medical and surgical assessment, treatment and ongoing care. The department serves the population of Pembrokeshire and neighbouring areas of Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion, offering diverse clinical experience within a supportive and patient-centred environment.
Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients across the emergency care pathway while helping to maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient experience.
We are looking for doctors who are enthusiastic about delivering excellent emergency care, committed to continuous improvement and keen to contribute to a positive team culture. In return, you will join a Health Board that values innovation, teamwork and professional growth, providing opportunities to enhance your skills and build a rewarding long-term career.
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.
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.
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