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Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (None)
Job ref
110-MD435-1225
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Town
Pontyclun
Salary
£110,240 - £160,951 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/01/2026 23:59

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Consultant Dermatologist

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

The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, and will spend time at Prince Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. They will complement the existing dermatology service across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and be expected to provide on average 7 clinical sessions per week. The dermatology consultants rotate between outpatients, ward work and subspecialty sessions. This allows protected time for audit, research and teaching and will facilitate the development of the dermatology service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service mapping and to service redesign within the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The post holder’s job plan will reflect the need to maintain and develop their clinical skills and

expertise although the central tenant of the role is focused on clinical leadership.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, and will spend time at Prince Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. They will complement the existing dermatology service across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and be expected to provide on average 7 clinical sessions per week. The dermatology consultants rotate between outpatients, ward work and subspecialty sessions. This allows protected time for audit, research and teaching and will facilitate the development of the dermatology service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service mapping and to service redesign within the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The post holder’s job plan will reflect the need to maintain and develop their clinical skills and

expertise although the central tenant of the role is focused on clinical leadership.

 

The post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that there are effective communication processes in place to ensure that all clinical stakeholders: -

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

The post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that there are effective communication processes in place to ensure that all clinical stakeholders: -

 

·       Are aware of the range of services available, the standard to which they operate, and the evidence base to support their use

·       Understand the service vision and its implications on their practice

·       Are able to contribute to the planning and evaluation of all services

 

As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board’s patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

 

·       To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service

·       To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

·       To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

·       To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating

policies

·       To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within

the parameters of the Directorates and Health Board’s service plans

·       To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the directorate and Health Board

·       Core clinical expertise in Dermatology

 

·       Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team

·       Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams

·       Delivering care in the acute hospital setting

·       Participating in CPD including Audit

·       A Teaching and Training Role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates

·       Educational Supervisor role to Junior and Middle Grade Medical Staff

·       To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence-based medicine

 

 

Person specification

Knowledge, personal skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Specific interest in Skin Cancer management
  • Experience and desire to lead Skin Cancer MDT
  • Proven clinical ability to a high standard
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
  • Sub–specialisation and special interests within dermatology Proven leadership qualities in previous posts

Education/ Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • MRCP(UK) or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • An appropriate higher degree, (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience & training in Dermatology
  • Working knowledge / experience of the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • None

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 desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr. Sandeep Kamath
Job title
Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01656 754147
Additional information

Carol Rees

Service Manager

Tel: 01656 754130

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