Job summary
A very warm welcome awaits you in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - a Health Board in the heart of South Wales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly multi-disciplinary team within the Diabetes and Endocrinology service. The department has a strong clinical reputation across the spectrum of complex diabetes, endocrinology, and general medicine, and is committed to excellence in education and training.
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to apply for this post, which will be based at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. You will join an experienced and supportive team of consultant Diabetologists and Endocrinologists, working alongside a wider multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
English and Welsh speakers welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide a consultant-led Diabetes and Endocrinology service at Princess of Wales Hospital.
- Contribute to high-demand inpatient and outpatient diabetes and endocrine speciality activities alongside colleagues in the department
- Participate in the acute general medical on-call rota and provide senior decision making
- Contribute to departmental business planning, and service development in line with Health Board strategies.
- Undertake teaching, training, and supervision of junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team members.
- Engage in clinical governance, audit, CPD, and GMC revalidation processes.
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to NICE and national clinical standards.
- Participate in recruitment, workforce planning, and compliance with Health Board policies.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in all aspects of clinical practice.
About us
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills
- Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence-based practice
- Publication(s) in professional journals
- Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
- Subspecialisation and special interests within Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and license to practise in UK
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (GIM) or Entry to the GMC Specialist Register via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
- Possession of MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- SCE in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, current experience & training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience as a locum or substantive consultant
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation.
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake duties of post, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities
Person Specification
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills
- Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence-based practice
- Publication(s) in professional journals
- Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
- Subspecialisation and special interests within Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts
Education, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and license to practise in UK
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine (GIM) or Entry to the GMC Specialist Register via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
- Possession of MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- SCE in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, current experience & training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience as a locum or substantive consultant
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation.
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake duties of post, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities
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).
