Consultant in Acute & General Medicine

Job summary

The Acute Medicine Department at Prince Philip Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated consultant in Acute and General Medicine. The post is substantive and full time. This is a new post, joining colleagues in a dynamic and forward-looking department to develop a comprehensive 7-day Acute Medicine service across Prince Philip Hospital and the wider Health Board. The successful candidate will lead on the medical assessment and treatment of "front door" patients, including the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) medical patients and the provision of "hot" specialty clinics.

They will also be involved in the development and strategy of the new Urgent Care Centre. We seek a colleague interested in Acute Medicine as their primary commitment but will support candidates wanting to continue clinical interests or work in liaison roles with other medical specialties.

The post is primarily based at Prince Philip Hospital, in Llanelli with the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from across Hywel Dda University Health Board.

The successful candidate will provide with other consultant colleagues a service in Acute Medicine to oversee medical patient care within AMAU and Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) on a rotational basis as well as supporting the development of sub-speciality interest if applicable. There is also an expectation to participate in the medical on-call rota at Prince Philip Hospital on a 1:11 basis.

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 with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

• 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

Date posted: 19 August 2026 Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 100-MED-PPH-141-A

Job locations:
Prince Philip Hospital Bryngwyn Mawr Llanelli SA14 8QF
United Kingdom

Hywel Dda University Health Board welcomes applications from UK based, international and CESR route doctors for a substantive, full time Consultant in Acute and General Medicine at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. This newly created role forms part of a significant expansion of Acute Medicine services and offers a rare opportunity to develop a senior NHS career while enjoying one of the most attractive lifestyles in the UK.

Whether you are already working within the NHS or considering relocation from overseas, Hywel Dda offers a supportive, inclusive and professionally rewarding environment in which clinicians can thrive.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is unique in combining high quality clinical practice with genuine work life balance. Prince Philip Hospital serves the welcoming communities of Carmarthenshire, an area renowned for:
Outstanding coastline and beaches within easy reach National parks, countryside and outdoor activities nearby Affordable housing compared with major UK cities Short commute times and minimal congestion Safe, family friendly communities and good local schools A strong sense of community, culture and heritage

Many clinicians choose to relocate to Hywel Dda to step away from high pressure urban environments, regain balance and practise medicine in a setting that values sustainability, wellbeing and patient centred care.

As a Consultant, you will be a senior…