Job summary
- Main area
- Speciality Doctor Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Grade
- Speciality Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 1 year (With a view to extend)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 100-MED-GGH-399
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glangwili Hospital
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £62,117 - £99,216 per annum
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Speciality Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Speciality Doctor
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term position as a Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen and travel to other sites is expected.
Main duties of the job
Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology Wards well as assisting the Consultants in running the Outpatient Clinics.
The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.
You will be required to work in close cooperation and liaison with colleagues both within and outside of the organisation, as appropriate, in multi professional and multidisciplinary team environments.
Maintaining a high standard of note-keeping
Communication with other staff. Presentations at weekly and clinical case conferences, carrying out audits and involvement in teaching junior staff and other professionals.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description attached to this post along with contact details for the clinical lead
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable criteria
- MRCOG
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad based experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Competence in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Desirable criteria
- Experience of NHS
- Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
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 not necessary
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ihab Abbasi
- Job title
- Consultant/ clinical lead Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07810427675
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