Job Opportunity: Consultant Gastroenterologist
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) is seeking a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join its Gastroenterology team. The position is based at the Princes of Wales Hospital (POWH) in Bridgend, with responsibilities across CTM.
The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Clinician team managing the Gastroenterology ward at POWH and participating in the Gastrointestinal bleed rota for CTM. A specialist interest in a complementary area is welcomed. Applications from English and Welsh speakers are encouraged.
Interview Date: 12th August 2025
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide professional leadership within the department, ensuring high-quality service delivery in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.
2. Supervise junior medical staff both professionally and managerially.
3. Follow evidence-based practices (e.g., UpToDate) for patient management, ensure proper delegation, staff training, and clear documentation of management plans.
4. Conduct ward rounds to assess patient issues, plan care, and facilitate communication among medical and nursing staff.
5. Adopt a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, considering the involvement of the patient’s family.
6. Maximize the utilization of medical and nursing resources within the department.
7. Maintain effective communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board.
8. Participate in a 1 in 11 GI Bleed on-call rota across RGH and PCH sites.
The Health Board serves approximately 450,000 residents across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf, providing comprehensive health and wellbeing services.
Our core values include listening, learning, improving, respecting everyone, and working as one team. We are proud to be a local employer, with about 80% of our 15,000 staff living within the region.
For detailed roles and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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