Consultant Intensivist & Emergency Medicine in Pontyclun

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board. Our communities and population are friendly and we pride ourselves on being a population-centred and clinician-led organisation. We take our staff wellbeing seriously and have dedicated wellbeing rooms and mindfulness sessions. All our staff are issued with a staff discount card providing multiple savings in shops and restaurants. You don't have to speak Welsh to work in our organisation but we will give you the opportunity to learn. We take staff development seriously and encourage everyone to flourish and progress during their time with us. For those of you with a young family childcare is available on all three acute hospital sites. There are excellent schools and affordable housing both within and just outside the Health Board. Whether its paddle boarding, caving, outdoor swimming or singing in a male voice choir, Cwm Taf Morgannwg will provide a fantastic work-life balance for everyone.

Main duties of the job

• SPA allocation as per Welsh Contract. Negotiated on appointment, evidenced and reviewed annually at job plan. Core SPA 1.5 as minimum
• All new Consultants will be buddied with existing consultant for support/mentoring
• SPA time for new Consultants for initial development
• Out-of-hours clinical support from Consultant(s) on other two sites
• Free access to UpToDate
• Health Board laptop with Microsoft 365 and home working capabilities
• Remote access to Philips ICCA Intensive Care Electronic Patient Record and Welsh Clinical Portal.
• Named Consultant to support doctors who are new to working in the UK
• Shared office space and hot-desking capabilities on all three sites
• Free car parking on all sites, access to NHS Wales Salary Sacrifice scheme for fleet cars
• Daily Sit-Rep meetings to facilitate mutual aid across the Health Board
• Monthly, site specific meeting with Clinical Director and Directorate Manager
• Bi-monthly pan-CTM meetings with entire Critical Care team

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:

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• MBBCh/MBBS/relevant medical degree
• CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in Intensive Care Medicine
• CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in 2nd specialty
• Postgraduate Qualification in Intensive Care
• Postgraduation Qualification in Emergency Medicine
• Eligibility to work and live in the UK
• Advanced Life Support and/or ATLS Provider

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of Out of hours / Hospital at night
• Extensive experience in Intensive Care (+ allied specialty)
• Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
• Experience in audit and/or quality improvement
• Experience of teaching undergraduates/ postgraduates

Desirable

• Experience of working at Consultant level in ICM
• Experience in Clinical Research
• Formal qualification in teaching/education

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work within a multidisciplinary teams
• Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and families
• Honest, reliable and punctual
• Able to elevate problems and seek help when need be
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Flexible approach to work
• IT skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language speaker or learning
• Qualification in bedside echocardiography/ultrasound

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/
Contact for questions about the job: Kate Davies, Admin Support Manager, kate.davies2e3f4d@wales.nhs.uk, 01443443443
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-MD571-1026

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