Job summary
An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) at a pivotal time, as we establish a brand-new, in-house neurology service. This is a rare chance to be involved from the outset--shaping the future of neurology care in our region and making a lasting impact on patient outcomes.
Currently, neurology services are commissioned through a neighbouring health board. This new post marks the first step in developing a dedicated CTMUHB-led neurology service, with a strong focus on liaison neurology and close alignment with our stroke services. The role includes leadership in stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy, with a focus on early intervention and diagnosis through front door sessions, hot clinics, and general neurology clinics. There is also scope to develop specialist clinics by mutual agreement.
Further information about this role, and working for CTM can be found here:
https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/staff/staff-only-documents/neurology-recruitment-pack-pdf/
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in designing and delivering a liaison neurology model for CTM, working in close collaboration with colleagues at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB), our tertiary referral centre. Strong clinical governance and operational support will be provided through established links with C&V, including protected time to attend tertiary MDTs and CPD meetings.
Key Features of the Role:
Help develop a liaison neurology model in collaboration with Cardiff & Vale UHB.
Deliver acute neurology care, including front door assessments, urgent and general clinics.
Support stroke services alongside a team of five experienced stroke consultants, contributing to a 1:6 on-call rota, primarily delivered from home.
Work closely with senior colleagues across District General Hospitals, Primary Care, and other clinical teams. Flexibility to choose a base location, with travel to other CTM sites as required. Dedicated office accommodation, full IT access across all bases and clinical areas.
Full time administrative and secretarial support provided.
Autonomy to organise your professional day, with clear expectations for availability during working hours.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking less than full-time or flexible working arrangements. CTMUHB is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
English and/or welsh speakers are welcome to apply.
Interview Date: January 7th 2026
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be involved in all aspects of acute neurology servicesincluding front door assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as urgent and general neurology clinics.
To deliver front door assessment and treatment for stroke, as part of a team of five other existing stroke consultants. Stroke admissions will be admitted under stroke consultants, involvement for this post is focused on the initial diagnosis and management, and includes a 1:6 on call (from home) providing thrombolysis and thrombectomy advice.
To provide advice and support to medical teams dealing with patients with neurological problems
Support the development of a liaison neurology service in CTM more widely, working with colleagues I both stroke and neurology within this health board and the local tertiary centre.
Provide supervision for the junior/resident doctor colleagues and advanced care practitioners
Play an active role in the education and training of medical, nursing and other staff.
Liaise effectively with members of the team, other services within the Health Board, general practitioners and other agencies.
Contribute to the management of the service by attendance at appropriate committees and meetings, by involvement in audit and by taking on specific management roles which may, from time to time, be agreed.
Maintain their professional knowledge base and competency by involvement in continuing professional development (CPD) and to take part in the Wales revalidation process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be involved in all aspects of acute neurology servicesincluding front door assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as urgent and general neurology clinics.
To deliver front door assessment and treatment for stroke, as part of a team of five other existing stroke consultants. Stroke admissions will be admitted under stroke consultants, involvement for this post is focused on the initial diagnosis and management, and includes a 1:6 on call (from home) providing thrombolysis and thrombectomy advice.
To provide advice and support to medical teams dealing with patients with neurological problems
Support the development of a liaison neurology service in CTM more widely, working with colleagues I both stroke and neurology within this health board and the local tertiary centre.
Provide supervision for the junior/resident doctor colleagues and advanced care practitioners
Play an active role in the education and training of medical, nursing and other staff.
Liaise effectively with members of the team, other services within the Health Board, general practitioners and other agencies.
Contribute to the management of the service by attendance at appropriate committees and meetings, by involvement in audit and by taking on specific management roles which may, from time to time, be agreed.
Maintain their professional knowledge base and competency by involvement in continuing professional development (CPD) and to take part in the Wales revalidation process.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Sub-specialty training which complements Neurology
- Experience in managing acute stroke at a senior level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Neurology
- Understands the importance of patient safety and risk
- Experience/participation in audit and/or quality improvement in last 18 months
Desirable
- Knowledge of MHA and MCA -
- Experience in teaching
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and their families
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Sub-specialty training which complements Neurology
- Experience in managing acute stroke at a senior level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Neurology
- Understands the importance of patient safety and risk
- Experience/participation in audit and/or quality improvement in last 18 months
Desirable
- Knowledge of MHA and MCA -
- Experience in teaching
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and their families
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
