Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

The closing date is 03 August 2025

Job summary

The South Wales Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Network are delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, to join the dynamic multidisciplinary team based at the University Hospital of Wales site in Cardiff.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT in general paediatrics at the time of interview. They should also have at least two years sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition in an approved institution and preferably on or eligible for GMC sub-specialty registration for Paediatric Gastroenterology.

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £110,240 per annum to £160,951 per annum.

Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join a current team of 3 Consultants across the network.

The role will involve supporting colleagues across a South Wales Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (PGHAN) Network, including scheduled outreach clinics in district general hospitals across the region. Ability to travel to other locations is therefore essential in order to fulfil requirements of the job plan.

Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected.

Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP113.25-A

Job locations

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC Specialist Register for specialty* / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date (* note that Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
  • JAG accreditation in diagnostic paediatric endoscopy and colonoscopy

Desirable

  • Colonoscopy 'Training the Trainer' course attendance or attendance at a skills-based 'Training the Trainer' course

Experience

Essential

  • Broad training and experience in Paediatrics
  • Demonstrable interest in Gastroenterology
  • Training and experience in Child Protection and Safeguarding

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
  • Effective and demonstrable communication skills

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
  • Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)

Research

Essential

  • Evidence of research interests

Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of effective leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • On GMC Specialist Register for specialty* / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date (* note that Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
  • JAG accreditation in diagnostic paediatric endoscopy and colonoscopy

Desirable

  • Colonoscopy 'Training the Trainer' course attendance or attendance at a skills-based 'Training the Trainer' course

Experience

Essential

  • Broad training and experience in Paediatrics
  • Demonstrable interest in Gastroenterology
  • Training and experience in Child Protection and Safeguarding

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
  • Effective and demonstrable communication skills

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
  • Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)

Research

Essential

  • Evidence of research interests

Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of effective leadership skills

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist

Dr Amar Wahid

amar.wahid@wales.nhs.uk

02920744558

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP113.25-A

Job locations

Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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