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Consultant Intensivist and Emergency Medicine
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
110-MD571-1026
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Town
Llantrisant
Salary
£114,099 - £166,585 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/11/2026 23:59

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Consultant Intensivist & Emergency Medicine

Consultant

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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Job overview

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board.

 

Our communities and population are friendly and we pride ourselves on being a population-centred and clinician-led organisation. We take our staff wellbeing seriously and have dedicated wellbeing rooms and mindfulness sessions. All our staff are issued with a staff discount card providing multiple savings in shops and restaurants. You don’t have to speak Welsh to work in our organisation but we will give you the opportunity to learn.

 

We take staff development seriously and encourage everyone to flourish and progress during their time with us.

 

For those of you with a young family childcare is available on all three acute hospital sites. There are excellent schools and affordable housing both within and just outside the Health Board.

 

Whether its paddle boarding, caving, outdoor swimming or singing in a male voice choir- Cwm Taf Morgannwg will provide a fantastic work-life balance for everyone.

Main duties of the job

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•SPA allocation as per Welsh Contract. Negotiated on appointment, evidenced and reviewed annually at job plan.  Core SPA 1.5 as minimum 
•All new Consultants will be “buddied” with existing consultant for support/mentoring
•SPA time for new Consultants for initial development
•Out-of-hours clinical support from Consultant(s) on other two sites
•Free access to “UpToDate”
•Health Board laptop with Microsoft 365 and home working capabilities
•Remote access to Philips ICCA Intensive Care Electronic Patient Record and Welsh Clinical Portal.
•Named Consultant to support doctors who are new to working in the UK
•Shared office space and hot-desking capabilities on all three sites
•Free car parking on all sites, access to NHS Wales Salary Sacrifice scheme for fleet cars
•Daily Sit-Rep meetings to facilitate mutual aid across the Health Board
•Monthly, site specific meeting with Clinical Director and Directorate Manager
•Bi-monthly pan-CTM meetings with entire Critical Care team

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Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

•SPA allocation as per Welsh Contract. Negotiated on appointment, evidenced and reviewed annually at job plan.  Core SPA 1.5 as minimum 
•All new Consultants will be “buddied” with existing consultant for support/mentoring
•SPA time for new Consultants for initial development
•Out-of-hours clinical support from Consultant(s) on other two sites
•Free access to “UpToDate”
•Health Board laptop with Microsoft 365 and home working capabilities
•Remote access to Philips ICCA Intensive Care Electronic Patient Record and Welsh Clinical Portal.
•Named Consultant to support doctors who are new to working in the UK
•Shared office space and hot-desking capabilities on all three sites
•Free car parking on all sites, access to NHS Wales Salary Sacrifice scheme for fleet cars
•Daily Sit-Rep meetings to facilitate mutual aid across the Health Board
•Monthly, site specific meeting with Clinical Director and Directorate Manager
•Bi-monthly pan-CTM meetings with entire Critical Care team

Person specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
  • MBBCh/MBBS/relevant medical degree
  • CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in Intensive Care Medicine
  • CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in 2nd specialty
  • Postgraduate Qualification in Intensive Care
  • Postgraduation Qualification in Emergency Medicine
  • Eligibility to work and live in the UK
  • Advanced Life Support and/or ATLS Provider

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of Out of hours / Hospital at night
  • Extensive experience in Intensive Care (+ allied specialty)
  • Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
  • Experience in audit and/or quality improvement
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates/ postgraduates
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working at Consultant level in ICM
  • Experience in Clinical Research
  • Formal qualification in teaching/education

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work within a multidisciplinary teams
  • Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and families
  • Honest, reliable and punctual
  • Able to escalate problems and seek help when need be
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload
  • Flexible approach to work
  • IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language speaker or learning
  • Qualification in bedside echocardiography/ultrasound

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Davies
Job title
Admin Support Manager / Rheolwr Cymorth Gweinyddol
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 443443
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