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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (Fixed Term)

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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Job summary

The post-holder will join the friendly and enthusiastic clinical team based at the Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) as a middle grade doctor covering general paediatrics and a neonatal unit (admits babies above 32 weeks gestational age).

The post holder participates in 1:9 rota. These Posts include opportunities to undertake further postgraduate qualifications including a postgraduate certificate medical education, Cardiff University; MSC/ Fellowships in paediatric specialties.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

We have 2 vacancies for up to 6 months and 1 vacancy for up to 12 months due to departmental changes.

Main duties of the job

Conducting daily ward rounds in the Children's Ward, Neonatal Unit and to report to the consultant in charge.

Supervision to Junior medical team and acts as a source of advice and support to the nursing staff.

See Patients in Emergency Department when required based on clinical and team situations.

To carry out safeguarding medical examinations when adequately trained.

Attend specialist clinics as per area of interest.

See new and follow up General Paediatric patients in the clinics under supervision of consultant.

Participate in clinical/medical audit, teaching and research within the children's service.

Managing the acute paediatric assessments working alongside clinical team with consultant support.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-MD448-0226

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Ffordd y Gurnos

Merthyr Tudful

CF47 9DT


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • NLS/APLS certified

Desirable

  • 4 years post-graduate training
  • NLS/APLS Instructor

Essential

Essential

  • Abiltity to keep good medical notes
  • Understanding of child safeguarding
  • Participate in clinical audits

Desirable

  • Level 1-3 child protection training
  • Leadership skills
  • Formal training in teaching methods
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • NLS/APLS certified

Desirable

  • 4 years post-graduate training
  • NLS/APLS Instructor

Essential

Essential

  • Abiltity to keep good medical notes
  • Understanding of child safeguarding
  • Participate in clinical audits

Desirable

  • Level 1-3 child protection training
  • Leadership skills
  • Formal training in teaching methods

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Prince Charles Hospital

Ffordd y Gurnos

Merthyr Tudful

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Ffordd y Gurnos

Merthyr Tudful

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Support Manager

Sadie Ryan

Sadie.Ryan@wales.nhs.uk

01685351103

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-MD448-0226

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Ffordd y Gurnos

Merthyr Tudful

CF47 9DT


Supporting documents

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