Junior Clinical Fellow (F2 Level) in General Surgery

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Clinical Fellow (F2 Level) in General Surgery to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at Withybush General Hospital (WGH), Haverfordwest.

This 12-month fixed-term post offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience within a busy General Surgery department that places a strong emphasis on education, training and professional development. Our supportive learning culture includes regular audit and governance meetings, teaching during daily trauma meetings, and dedicated educational sessions. There are also numerous opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement projects, helping you strengthen your portfolio and enhance your career progression.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrates a genuine desire to develop their knowledge and skills.

The successful candidate will participate in the resident on-call rota, which includes cross-cover responsibilities with the Trauma and Orthopaedics team.

Located in the heart of West Wales, this role offers the chance to build your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. The region boasts stunning natural landscapes, including the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Brecon Beacons and the Gower Peninsula. Whether your interests include walking, cycling, sailing, surfing, fishing or horse riding, there is an abundance of outdoor activities on your doorstep.

West Wales also offers affordable housing, excellent schools and a welcoming community, contributing to a high quality of life and lower living costs. Convenient road and rail links provide easy access to Cardiff, London and beyond.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide high-quality surgical care within both hospital and community settings, supporting the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Responsibilities will include the assessment and management of acute surgical inpatients, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the ongoing development of surgical services.

The successful candidate will also play an active role in teaching, training, clinical governance, research and quality improvement initiatives, helping to support the continued delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care across the organisation.

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 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 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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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