Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our talented and dedicated team of consultants at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The successful candidate will be based at one of our three hospital sites: Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Llantrisant), Prince Charles Hospital (Merthyr Tydfil), or Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend). There may also be opportunities for cross-site work as required.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg has a vibrant anaesthetic department which has taken the lead in introducing many quality improvement initiatives across the health board. The team prides itself on its friendly and inclusive nature and its innovative approach to delivering the best possible care to its patients.
You will be joining us at an exciting time for the organisation as we develop regional diagnostic and day surgery facilities at Llantrisant Health Park for the communities of South East Wales. Clinical Leadership for this initiative is provided by one of our Consultant Anaesthetists.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist in the provision and development of safe, effective and efficient anaesthetic services across the health board. The job plan will consist of 10 sessions made up of 8 DCC's and 2 SPA sessions per week. Further SPA will be awarded for additional duties by mutual agreement.
Clinical sessions will comprise of emergency and elective theatre sessions and non resident on call. Rota frequency for the on call committment will be 1:14.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit and meet the current team.
Interview date: May 11th 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 the three County Boroughs of Bridgend, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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 and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent
- Must be on the specialist register, be within 6 months of attaining CCT or be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register within 6 months at the time of interview
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support or equivalent instructor
- Posession of an additional degree, diploma or post graduate qualification e.g. MRCP/PGMEd
- Special interest / advanced module in pain medicine
- Special interest in Regional Anaesthesia, advanced airway management, paediatrics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Anaesthesia
- Understands the importance of patient safety and risk
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and their families
Commitment to professional development
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent
- Must be on the specialist register, be within 6 months of attaining CCT or be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register within 6 months at the time of interview
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support or equivalent instructor
- Posession of an additional degree, diploma or post graduate qualification e.g. MRCP/PGMEd
- Special interest / advanced module in pain medicine
- Special interest in Regional Anaesthesia, advanced airway management, paediatrics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Anaesthesia
- Understands the importance of patient safety and risk
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and their families
Commitment to professional development
Essential
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).
