Hywel Dda University Health Board
Consultant Paediatrician specialist interest in Weight Management
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Consultant Paediatrician with a Specialist Interest in Weight Management
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Paediatrician with a specialist interest in Weight Management to join our Acute Paediatric Team in Hywel Dda. This role provides the chance to work in a supportive and forward-looking environment, delivering high-quality care to children in inpatient and outpatient settings.
You will play a central role in shaping the future of Paediatric Weight Management care in Hywel Dda. Together, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to meet the needs of our local population. As part of the role, you will contribute to teaching and training, supporting medical students and junior staff, while also engaging in audit, research, and service development.
Living and working in Pembrokeshire offers a unique lifestyle. The region is renowned for its stunning coastline, national parks, and vibrant communities, making it an ideal place to balance a fulfilling career with an exceptional quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate a comprehensive Weight Management service for Children and Young people, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership, and associated management responsibilities.
- Lead and support research activity within the Acute Paediatric service, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery.
- Develop the Paediatric Weight Management service through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations, and agencies.
- Provide professional leadership for Acute Paediatric teams, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
- Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of Paediatric staff, which may include participating in staff appraisal processes.
- Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to Weight Management, such as Managed Clinical Networks, where appropriate.
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About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board Is The Planner And Provider Of NHS Healthcare Services For People In Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire And Its Bordering Counties. Our 11,000 Members Of Staff Provide Primary, Community, In-hospital, Mental Health And Learning Disabilities Services For Around 384,000 People Across A Quarter Of The Landmass Of Wales. We Do This In Partnership With Our Three Local Authorities And Public, Private And Third Sector Colleagues, Including Our Volunteers, Through:
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- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Matthew Pickup
- Job title: Consultant Paediatrician
- Email address: Matthew.Pickup@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01267283296
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