Job summary
We are seeking to appoint Consultant Anaesthetists to join our talented and dedicated team of consultants across our three acute hospital sites (Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales). The new post holders will based at one of our three sites, however, there will be opportunities to work across sites should the need arise.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg has a vibrant anaesthetic department which has taken the lead in introducing many quality improvement initiatives across the health board. The team prides itself on its friendly and inclusive nature and its innovative approach to delivering the best possible care to its patients.
You will be joining us at an exciting time for the organisation as we develop regional diagnostic and day surgery facilities at Llantrisant Health Park for the communities of South East Wales; Clinical Leadership for this programme is provided by one of our consultant anaesthetists.
Interview date: March 12th 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will assist in the provision and development of safe, effective and efficient anaesthetic services across the health board. The job plan will consist of 10 sessions made up of 8 DCC's and 2 SPA sessions per week. Further SPA will be awarded for additional duties by mutual agreement.
Clinical sessions will comprise of emergency and elective theatre sessions and non resident on call. Rota frequency for the on call committment will be 1:14 - 1:19 depending on base site.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit and meet the current team.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and communityhealth and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in the three County Boroughs of Bridgend, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:o We listen, learn and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We all work as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of ourorganisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Must be on the specialist register, be within 6 months of attaining a CCT or be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register within 6 months att the time of interview
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support or Equivalent Instructor
- Posession of an additional degree, diploma or post-grad qualification
- Specialist interest in Obstetrics, Perioperative Medicine, Regional Anaesthesia, Advanced Airway or Paediatrics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Anaesthetics
- Experience of participation in audit and/or quality improvement in the last 6 months
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
- Publication(s) in professional journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Must be on the specialist register, be within 6 months of attaining a CCT or be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register within 6 months att the time of interview
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Provider
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support or Equivalent Instructor
- Posession of an additional degree, diploma or post-grad qualification
- Specialist interest in Obstetrics, Perioperative Medicine, Regional Anaesthesia, Advanced Airway or Paediatrics
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Anaesthetics
- Experience of participation in audit and/or quality improvement in the last 6 months
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
- Publication(s) in professional journals
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.
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.
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).
