Overview
Job summary: An exceptional opportunity to join Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) at a pivotal time, as we establish a brand-new, in-house neurology service. This post offers a chance to shape the future of neurology care in the region and impact patient outcomes. The role includes leadership in stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy, with a focus on early intervention and diagnosis through front door sessions, hot clinics, and general neurology clinics. There is scope to develop specialist clinics by mutual agreement.
Further information about this role and working for CTMUHB can be found in the recruitment pack.
Main duties of the job
You will work to design and deliver a liaison neurology model for CTMUHB, collaborating with Cardiff and Vale UHB (C&V UHB), our tertiary referral centre. Strong clinical governance and operational support will be provided through established links with C&V, including protected time to attend tertiary MDTs and CPD meetings.
Key Features of the Role:
* Help develop a liaison neurology model in collaboration with Cardiff & Vale UHB.
* Deliver acute neurology care, including front door assessments, urgent and general clinics.
* Support stroke services alongside a team of five experienced stroke consultants, contributing to a 1:6 on-call rota, primarily delivered from home.
* Work closely with senior colleagues across District General Hospitals, Primary Care, and other clinical teams. Flexibility to choose a base location, with travel to CTM sites as required. Dedicated office accommodation, full IT access across all bases and clinical areas.
* Full time administrative and secretarial support provided.
* Autonomy to organise your professional day, with clear expectations for availability during working hours.
* We welcome applications from candidates seeking less than full-time or flexible working arrangements. CTMUHB supports a healthy work-life balance and fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce.
* English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.
Interview Date
January 7th, 2026
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Our core values are:
* 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: 17 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £110,420 to £160,951 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-MD253-1025
Job locations: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
Job responsibilities
To be involved in all aspects of acute neurology services including front door assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as urgent and general neurology clinics.
To deliver front door assessment and treatment for stroke as part of a team of five other existing stroke consultants. Involvement for this post is focused on the initial diagnosis and management, and includes a 1:6 on-call (from home) providing thrombolysis and thrombectomy advice.
To provide advice and support to medical teams dealing with patients with neurological problems.
Support the development of a liaison neurology service in CTM more widely, working with colleagues in stroke and neurology within the health board and the local tertiary centre.
Provide supervision for junior/resident doctor colleagues and advanced care practitioners.
Play an active role in education and training of medical, nursing and other staff.
Liaise effectively with team members, other services within the Health Board, general practitioners and other agencies.
Contribute to management of the service by attending appropriate committees and meetings, involvement in audit, and undertaking specific management roles as agreed.
Maintain professional knowledge and competency through continuing professional development (CPD) and Wales revalidation.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience Essential
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* Sub-specialty training which complements Neurology
* Experience in managing acute stroke at a senior level
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Broad experience in Neurology
* Understands patient safety and risk
* Experience/participation in audit and/or quality improvement in the last 18 months
Desirable
* Knowledge of MHA and MCA
* Experience in teaching
Skills and Attributes Essential
* Able to organise and prioritise workload
* Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
* Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and families
Desirable
* IT skills
Other mandatory information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and UK registration requirements apply as relevant. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and DBS checks where applicable. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For details on sponsorship and UK visa guidance, refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK registration is required with current professional registration in the UK.
Employer details
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR
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