Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Bridgend

Locum Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Main area Obstetrics & Gynaecology Grade Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed Term up to 12 months to cover secondment & long term sickness) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Will participate in on call rota) Job ref 110-MD601-1126

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Princess of Wales Hospital Town Bridgend Salary £125,509 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

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.

Discover more about working with us here:

This role is joining a team of Consultants responsible for the provision of Obstetric & Gynaecological services to the Health Board.

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology services for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) are currently site based and this post is CTM wide but will be based in Princess of Wales Hospital with clinical activites across CTM. The service is delivered as two separate Obstetric Consultant led units (Prince Charles Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital) and one Midwifery led unit (Royal Glamorgan Hospital).

The Princess of Wales Hospital is located on the outskirts of Bridgend and provides a comprehensive range of acute surgery and medicine for patients of all ages, including inpatient, outpatient and day services. The above services are offered within facilities which include: Emergency Department, emergency and planned surgery; emergency medicine; gynaecology, obstetrics and neonatal unit; paediatric services; acute mental health care (Coity Clinic); main operating theatres and a purpose-built Day Surgery unit; and ophthalmology unit. The hospital also has an Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit; Coronary Care beds; a short stay unit; and full range of diagnostic and support services; a palliative care centre; private clinic/in-patient facilities and a discharge lounge.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover secondment & long term sickness.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

• To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the CSG and UHB’S service plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the CSG and UHB
• Core clinical expertise in the speciality
• Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams
• Delivering care in the acute hospital setting
• Participating in CPD including Audit
• A Teaching and Training Role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Educational Supervisor role to Junior and Middle Grade Medical Staff
• To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence-based medicine

Working for our organisation

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

For a full job description and details of the duties, please see the JD & PS attached to this advert

Person specification

• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Able to lead incident review meetings and risk management meetings
• Completion of Advanced Labour Ward practice Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) or equivalent experience
• Competent in laparotomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, management of miscarriage and ectopic for OOH work
• Welsh language speaking & listening skills at Level 3 or above

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under 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, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: 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 .

Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mohamed Elnasharty Job title Care Group MD/Cyfarwyddwr Meddygol Grŵp Gofal Email address mohamed.elnasharty@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01685 728717