Consultant Paediatrician with Ambulatory and Critical Care

Job responsibilitiesWe are committed to supporting your professional development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive Consultant team, dedicated SPA time, access to Continuous Professional Development opportunities, and participation in our Consultant Leadership Programme during their first year.Teaching and training are integral to the role, with opportunities to supervise and support medical students, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals. You will also be encouraged to contribute to research, audit and quality improvement initiatives, helping to advance paediatric practice and inform future service development.The role includes participation in the Consultant on-call rota and representation of the Health Board in regional and national paediatric networks where appropriate, contributing to the wider development of paediatric services across Wales.Working in Hywel Dda offers much more than a rewarding career. West Wales is
renowned for its spectacular coastline, award-winning beaches, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're looking for family-friendly communities, shorter commutes, opportunities to explore the outdoors, or simply a better work-life balance, Pembrokeshire and the wider Hywel Dda region provide an exceptional place to live and workFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.We welcome applications from all
sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Hywel Dda 3 Counties - in Wales - Leadership in Hywel Dda - Tour - Person Specification

EssentialoFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.oOn the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.oWhere 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.oMRCPCH by examination or equivalent.oValid Level 3 Safeguarding TrainingoValid BLS TrainingoValid APLS and NLSDesirableoAdditional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

EssentialoBroad based experience within the specialty area.oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.oExperience of leading a team.DesirableoPrevious experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

EssentialoAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.DesirableoTeaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

EssentialoDemonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.oEvidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.oEvidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.oEvidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.DesirableoActive participation in research.

Clinical Governance

EssentialoUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.DesirableoKnowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

EssentialoDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.oEvidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Skills and Attributes

EssentialoAbility to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.oAbility to work flexibly.oAbility to remain calm whilst working under pressure.oUndertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.oExcellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

Other

EssentialoAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner.oFlexible approach to the needs of the service.DesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

EssentialoFull registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.oOn the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.oWhere 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.oMRCPCH by examination or equivalent.oValid Level 3 Safeguarding TrainingoValid BLS TrainingoValid APLS and NLSDesirableoAdditional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

EssentialoBroad based experience within the specialty area.oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.oExperience of leading a team.DesirableoPrevious experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

EssentialoAbility to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.DesirableoTeaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

EssentialoDemonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.oEvidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.oEvidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.oEvidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.DesirableoActive participation in research.

Clinical Governance

EssentialoUnderstanding of the role of Clinical Governance.oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.DesirableoKnowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

EssentialoDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.oEvidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Skills and Attributes

EssentialoAbility to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.oAbility to work flexibly.oAbility to remain calm whilst working under pressure.oUndertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.oExcellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

Job summaryShape the future of acute paediatric care in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in Ambulatory and Critical Care to join our dedicated Acute Paediatric Team at Withybush Hospital. This is a rewarding role for a motivated clinician looking to combine excellent clinical practice with leadership, service development, teaching and research.As a substantive Consultant within Hywel Dda University Health Board, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care for children and young people across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and critical care services. You will serve as the Named Lead for Paediatric Ambulatory and Critical Care across all Health Board sites, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to shape and develop services that meet the needs of our population now and in the future.This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, contributing senior clinical
leadership to the ongoing development and modernisation of Acute and Emergency Paediatric Medicine. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to support research, quality improvement, teaching and training, helping to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing paediatric services across the region.Main duties of the jobAs a Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in Ambulatory and Critical Care, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care for children and young people across Hywel Dda University Health Board. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients requiring acute, ambulatory and critical care services, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered.You will play a leading role in the development of paediatric ambulatory and critical care services across the Health Board, helping to shape and enhance pathways of
care that improve outcomes and experience for children, young people and their families. As the Named Lead for Paediatric Ambulatory and Critical Care, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across specialties, organisations and healthcare settings to support innovative and sustainable service delivery.The successful candidate will provide professional leadership within the Acute Paediatric Service, contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, service development and the delivery of national and local priorities. You will support a positive and inclusive working environment, working closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of clinical practice and staff wellbeing.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 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 posted05 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental
staffGradeConsultantSalary
114,099 to 166,585 a year, development of paediatric services across Wales.Working in Hywel Dda offers much more than a rewarding career. West Wales is renowned for its spectacular coastline, award-winning beaches, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're looking for family-friendly communities, shorter commutes, opportunities to explore the outdoors, or simply a better work-life balance, Pembrokeshire and the wider Hywel Dda region provide an exceptional place to live and workFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces