Job summary
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking dynamic Consultants in Acute Medicine to join our expanding teams across three acute hospital sites: Prince Charles Hospital (Merthyr Tydfil), Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend) and Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Llantrisant).
These posts form part of a strategic investment to enhance acute medical services and improve unscheduled care across the region.
Each site offers a unique clinical environment with modern facilities, strong specialty support and opportunities for innovation in acute care delivery. Services include Acute Medical Units (AMUs), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and consultant-led Emergency Departments. Our teams work collaboratively across specialties such as Cardiology, Respiratory, Stroke, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology and Care of the Elderly.
Successful candidates will provide senior clinical leadership across acute medical pathways, including GP referral triage, ward rounds and ambulatory care. You'll contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic planning, while supporting junior staff and engaging in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Educational supervision and formal teaching roles are available and encouraged.
The Job Descriptions for Princess of Wales Hospital and Prince Charles Hospital are pending Royal College approval.
Welsh and English speakers are both equally welcome to apply.
Interview Date: April 30th 2026
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:o Provide senior clinical leadership across the Acute Medical intake, Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC), and Acute Medical Unit (AMU).o Lead consultant-led ward rounds assess new admissions and manage short-stay patients.o Collaborate closely with a range of specialties including Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly, Stroke, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Neurology, and Nephrology.o Contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic planning across the Health Board.o Support junior medical staff through supervision, education and mentorship and actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.Office accommodation, secretarial support, IT access, and mentoring will be provided. The Acute Medicine service sits within the Unscheduled Care Group Directorate, which operates under a triumvirate leadership model, offering strong clinical and managerial support.The Health Board supports flexible working and mentoring for new consultants. SPA time is provided for governance, education, and additional interests.
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.
Comprehensive details about our Acute Medicine services, the benefits of living and working in Wales, and what it's like to be part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board can be found in our dedicated information pack. https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/staff/staff-only-documents/acute-medicine-recruitment-pack-3-pdf/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full information about the job plans will be provided in the attached Job Description.Information about relocation support, including eligibility and guidance, is available here:ctmuhb.nhs.wales/staff/staff-only-documents/relocation-flyer-a4-english-3-3-pdf/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full information about the job plans will be provided in the attached Job Description.Information about relocation support, including eligibility and guidance, is available here:ctmuhb.nhs.wales/staff/staff-only-documents/relocation-flyer-a4-english-3-3-pdf/
Person Specification
Teaching /Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Foundation Trainees, Internal Medicine trainees and Speciality Trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
- Involvement with HEIW/ RCP
- Educational qualification
Education/ Qualifications and training
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine 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
- Higher degree eg MD and/or Fellowship experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in General Internal Medicine in a middle grade/senior clinical role.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of medical problems.
- Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team including junior doctors and therapists
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Having experience of setting up a service
Management and Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation to establish and develop new and innovative service
Person Specification
Teaching /Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Foundation Trainees, Internal Medicine trainees and Speciality Trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
- Involvement with HEIW/ RCP
- Educational qualification
Education/ Qualifications and training
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine 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
- Higher degree eg MD and/or Fellowship experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in General Internal Medicine in a middle grade/senior clinical role.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of medical problems.
- Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team including junior doctors and therapists
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Having experience of setting up a service
Management and Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation to establish and develop new and innovative service
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital/Prince Charles Hospital/Princess of Wales Hospital
Llantrisant / Merthyr Tydfil / Bridgend
Llantrisant / Merthyr Tydfil / Bridgend
CF45 4NS
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
