Haematology Consultant Specialising in Myeloma

Job title:

Haematology Consultant Specialising in Myeloma

Company:

NHS

Job description

Applications are invited to join us in developing our service for our patients in West Wales. 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 Myeloma 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 vision is to provide a future proofed service for our patients to ensure they can be cared for as close to their home as possible.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 jobClinical – The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Myeloma 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 Carmarthen 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 Myeloma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicant’s experience to date.There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.The 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 2xSPA per week.
• Clinics 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 care.

About 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 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

DetailsDate posted27 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£110,240 to £160,951 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number100-MED-GGH-345-EJob locationsGlangwili General HospitalDolgwilli RoadCarmarthenSA31 2AFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancyPlease find below links to some useful information: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancyPlease find below links to some useful information: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33sPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• MRCP and/or FRCPath or other
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Broad based experience in clinical haematology
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Competence in general haematology and experience of being on call
• Expertise in myeloma treatments and management of malignant disease

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Membership of the RCP
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical GovernanceEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

ResearchEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research Degree

TeachingEssential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• “Training the Trainers” experience

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• MRCP and/or FRCPath or other
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Broad based experience in clinical haematology
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Competence in general haematology and experience of being on call
• Expertise in myeloma treatments and management of malignant disease

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Evidence of above average performance
• Membership of the RCP
• Additional clinical qualification(s)

Clinical GovernanceEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

ResearchEssential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research Degree

TeachingEssential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• “Training the Trainers” experience

ManagementEssential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

Expected salary

£110240 – 160951 per year

Location

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:33:39 GMT

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