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Main area
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
110-MD351-0725
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
To be confirmed on Appointment
Town
Llantrisant
Salary
£110,240 - £160,951 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2025 23:59

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Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics

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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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon.

The successful candidate will join the existing Orthopaedic Team with CTM.  The post will have an emergency ‘on call’ commitment on a 1 in 12. 

This post holders will join the team of Consultants, Specialty and Registrar Doctors responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg, University Health Board.  The post may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The post will be required to share the responsibility of providing Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatient and inpatient care for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.

This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg.   The consultant will be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.  The post holder will be appointed on an equal footing with current colleagues. 

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB now provides primary, community, hospital and mental health services to the 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs – Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

The resident population of Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf is estimated to be 450,000 (Stats Wales 2016).

Ideally situated between Wales’ capital city, Cardiff to the South, the coastal town, Porthcawl to the West and the stunning scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park to the North, we operate within a vibrant community, rich with history and heritage.

With almost 12,000 staff our workforce is the life-blood not only of the University Health Board, but also many of the communities that we serve. We take our role as one of the largest employers in the area very seriously which is evident in our wide-ranging partnership working, dedication to our corporate social responsibilities and the importance we place on building relationships with our staff and community.

We believe in innovation to make improvements to clinical care. We are especially proud of our Academic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil which is helping to train future doctors in community medicine.

If you come to work in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board you will be guaranteed a warm Welsh welcome; opportunities for professional development and a clinical environment that innovates to improve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Management of general trauma & with another sub specialty patients across sites within CTMUHB. Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff. Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff; ensuring that concise, agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions. Wards rounds are conducted to identify and assess problems and plan management of care; and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.  Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family. Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to their maximum potential.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration  Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT or CESR (CP) – proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview - CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable criteria
  • Postgraduate degree Application form/CV

Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understands evidence-based practice  Interest in research & development  Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Desirable criteria
  • Publication in peer-reviewed journals

Clinical/Technical expertise

Essential criteria
  • Upper limb & General Trauma experience  Able to undertake a general trauma on call  Sees patients within a holistic context  Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

5. Organisation & planning

Essential criteria
  • Able to operate effectively in a committee; contributes to strategic decision-making  Shows self-discipline e.g. record-keeping & legibility  Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands
Desirable criteria
  • Project Management within T&O

6. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Strong leadership & co-ordination skills with ability to direct & organise teams  Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people  Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation

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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 desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Miss Miriam Day
Job title
Clinical Director - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01685 728566
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