Consultant General Surgeon Benign Upper GI Sub-specialty Interest

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board. Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in General Surgery with a Benign Upper GI Sub Specialty Interest. The post holder will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales. The Department of General Surgery is part of the Planned Care Directorate and spans all 3 District General Hospital sites; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The post holder may be required to work across other sites within the Health Board. The on call is 1 in 8. Although the Job description may specify a base of work a negotiation for hospital site can be considered. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interview date December 1st 2026.

The post holder will be required to share with consultant colleagues the responsibility for providing outpatient and inpatient services for the local population and in doing so, foster excellent working relationships within and outside the General Surgical department, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and management teams. The post will also work with the Directorate Management team to assist in the strategic planning and modernisation of General Surgical services, deliver internal and external targets for patient activity and achieve financial balance. The post will be part of the consultant emergency on call rota on a 1:8 basis with a 10-session job plan with enhanced payment for the on-call commitment.

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:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff.
• Follow UpToDate evidence-based practice for patients under their care to deliver safe and robust surgical management: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, to ensure that concise agreed management plans are clearly documented in the medical notes of all patients.
• Undertake ward rounds to identify and assess problems, plan management of care, and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions.
• Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the holistic needs of the patient and their family.
• Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential.
• Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence-based guidelines which are dated, signed and reviewed annually or more frequently in light of new evidence.
• Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high-quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board regarding the treatment of their patients and the appropriate use of the department’s resources.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community. Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.