Job summary
This is a fixed term, 1 year, consultant paediatrician post, covering maternity leave. This is a traditional consultant post with no contribution to Tier 2 rota. The post-holder would be part of a team of 9 consultants providing paediatric and neonatal care in PCH and 2 community paediatricians. Neonatal experience required to support on-site neonatal services.
This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Contribution to the non-resident Consultant on-call rota and In-patient service week for paediatrics (consultant of the week) for Paediatric ward and Neonatal Unit. During the non-resident out of hours, consultants are responsible to provide cover for the General Paediatric ward and Neonatal unit (32 weeks and above model). Babies requiring continued intensive care / ventilation are retrieved by the Regional Neonatal Transport Team and taken to one of the Tertiary Units in South Wales. There is a dedicated CTM safeguarding rota in place Monday - Friday during normal hours. The post holder will be expected to contribute to this rota once a months.
The post holder will be allocated sessions in the outpatient clinics for managing children with general acute and chronic paediatric disorders.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our 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 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£121,264 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-MD331-0625
Job locations
Prince Charles Hopsital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Job description Job responsibilities
Contribution to the non-resident Consultant on-call rota and In-patient service week for paediatrics (consultant of the week) for Paediatric ward and Neonatal Unit. During the non-resident out of hours, consultants are responsible to provide cover for the General Paediatric ward and Neonatal unit (32 weeks and above model). Babies requiring continued intensive care / ventilation are retrieved by the Regional Neonatal Transport Team and taken to one of the Tertiary Units in South Wales. There is a dedicated CTM safeguarding rota in place Monday - Friday during normal hours. The post holder will be expected to contribute to this rota once a months.
The post holder will be allocated sessions in the outpatient clinics for managing children with general acute and chronic paediatric disorders.
Job description Job responsibilities
Contribution to the non-resident Consultant on-call rota and In-patient service week for paediatrics (consultant of the week) for Paediatric ward and Neonatal Unit. During the non-resident out of hours, consultants are responsible to provide cover for the General Paediatric ward and Neonatal unit (32 weeks and above model). Babies requiring continued intensive care / ventilation are retrieved by the Regional Neonatal Transport Team and taken to one of the Tertiary Units in South Wales. There is a dedicated CTM safeguarding rota in place Monday - Friday during normal hours. The post holder will be expected to contribute to this rota once a months.
The post holder will be allocated sessions in the outpatient clinics for managing children with general acute and chronic paediatric disorders.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC registration
* MB, BS or equivalent &MRCPCH or equivalent
* NLS and APLS/EPLS certified and in date
* Level 3 safeguarding training certified and in date
Abilities Essential
* Able to keep good medical notes.
* Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience in issues relating to immunizations
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full GMC registration
* MB, BS or equivalent &MRCPCH or equivalent
* NLS and APLS/EPLS certified and in date
* Level 3 safeguarding training certified and in date
Abilities Essential
* Able to keep good medical notes.
* Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience in issues relating to immunizations
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hopsital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hopsital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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