Overview
Job title: Consultant Haematologist
Opportunity to join a friendly and enthusiastic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The post is a Health Board-wide appointment based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties
The post requires malignant and general haematological work. Candidates with any field of interest are encouraged to apply. It is desirable to have an interest and experience in haematological malignancy and chemotherapy. The work will be shared equally with the other consultants to provide clinical, laboratory, liaison haematology service and on call. The development of a special interest by the appointee is encouraged and would be in line with the clinical interest of the Health Board.
The haematology department at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is undergoing transformation work. This will lend itself to sub-specialisation and expansion and further development of all levels of the medical and nursing structure within the haematology service. Development and expansion of Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Consultant Nurse, and Clinical Scientist posts are being explored as part of this ongoing and dynamic work. Collaborative work with neighbouring health boards and trusts is also being explored.
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Haematology service, while performing BCSH level 2 Haematology, has close links with the regional Haematology and BMT centre based in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit and meet the current team and consultants.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. The Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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 15,000-strong workforce live within our region.
Details
* Date posted: 24 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 110-MD215-1124-I
* Job locations: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
Job description and responsibilities
You will find a detailed job description and person specification attached to this advert. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Person specification
Qualifications and eligibility
* Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
* FRCPath or equivalent qualification; UK-trained applicants must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
* Non-UK-trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable: MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
* Proven experience and ability in all areas of clinical haematology
* Proven experience in haematological oncology
* Experience and competence in reporting bone marrow/trephines and blood films
Desirable: management qualifications or experience; proven record of service development; laboratory-based research
Skills and abilities
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Good computer skills
Interests and personal disposition
* Proven leadership skills and a responsible attitude
* A commitment to provision of a strong clinically-oriented service
* Interest in teaching and training medical and non-medical staff; good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Good organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines, work on own initiative and prioritise workload
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for more information.
Employer details
Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/
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