Haematology Consultant Specialising in Lymphoma

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist with an interest in lymphoma and General Haematology to join the team at Withybush General hospital. With a newly developed job plan for this position, offering a dynamic and rewarding role, we welcome all applicants to apply. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Haematology team as we start to introduce subspecialisation into the health board. Our dedicated and forward-looking team of 7 consultants provide a comprehensive haematology service in the four hospitals in an area of outstanding beauty. This post will introduce a Lymphoma subspecialty to our team as part of a redesign of haematology services across the Health Board and will continue to develop as part of the wider transformation process. Support for the post includes Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Clinical Fellow as well as foundation Trainees. The team also includes Haematology CNS team and Specialist pharmacists.Our staff are at the heart of the quality of our service and are looking to add to our numbers. We are looking for someone to bring additional expertise and a passion to provide excellence.Main duties of the jobThe duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.The appointee is required to be GMC registered on the specialist register or be expected to obtain CCT within 6 months.The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.10 Sessions with 20% non-clinical work (SPA) per week within job planClinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option). The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient careAbout usHywel 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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 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 providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities servicesDetailsDate posted03 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 114,099 to 166,585 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number100-MED-WGH-180-QJob locationsWithybush General HospitalFishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants.Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Haverfordwest site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicants experience to date.There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sYLifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQMedical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33sVirtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU Job description Job responsibilitiesClinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants.Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Haverfordwest site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicants experience to date.There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:Hywel Dda 3 Counties -https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sYLifestyle in Wales -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQMedical Leadership in Hywel Dda -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33sVirtual Tour - https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBUPerson Specification Qualifications and Knowledge EssentialFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.Where 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.DesirableAdditional Higher qualification(s). Clinical Experience EssentialBroad based experience within the specialty area.Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.Experience of leading a team.DesirablePrevious experience working in the UK or NHS. Clinical Governance EssentialUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.DesirableGwybodaeth am reoli risg. Teaching EssentialAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.DesirableTeaching qualification. Research and Scholarship EssentialDemonstrates 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.DesirableActive participation in research. Safeguarding EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. Other DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge EssentialFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.Where 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.DesirableAdditional Higher qualification(s). Clinical Experience EssentialBroad based experience within the specialty area.Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.Experience of leading a team.DesirablePrevious experience working in the UK or NHS. Clinical Governance EssentialUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.DesirableGwybodaeth am reoli risg. Teaching EssentialAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.DesirableTeaching qualification. Research and Scholarship EssentialDemonstrates 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.DesirableActive participation in research. Safeguarding EssentialDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation. Other DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressWithybush General HospitalFishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHywel Dda University Health BoardAddressWithybush General HospitalFishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PZUnited KingdomEmployer's website