Consultant Cardiologist
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
The closing date is 21 April 2025
Job summary
This is a replacement post to support the provision of cardiology services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has a history of developing high quality innovative cardiac services working closely and collaboratively with our tertiary centre colleagues at the University Hospital of Wales, and in supporting new colleagues in developing their sub-specialty interests.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the 'Unscheduled Care Group' in providing a specialist cardiology service primarily at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. There will be an expectation to manage inpatients allocated to cardiology as part of the acute medical intake as well as taking referrals and giving advice to physician colleagues in the care of cardiac patients. As such the post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the cardiology department to develop a consistent, multi-disciplinary approach to the care for patients with cardiac conditions throughout the care group and the Health Board. The successful candidate will also be expected to continue to develop their sub-specialty cardiology skills with the expectation of delivering bradycardia pacing, complex device implantation and arrhythmia management
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the primary responsibilities associated with this position. The document provides detailed information on the key duties, required skills, and qualifications necessary for success in this role. This information is essential for prospective candidates to ensure they are well-prepared and meet the necessary criteria for the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the primary responsibilities associated with this position. The document provides detailed information on the key duties, required skills, and qualifications necessary for success in this role. This information is essential for prospective candidates to ensure they are well-prepared and meet the necessary criteria for the position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in Cardiology (or equivalent accreditation in the UK specialist register) - within 6 months of date of interview
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Accreditation in GIM
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in general cardiology (as deemed appropriate at interview).
- Sub-specialty training/appropriate experience in cardiac device implantation (brady PPM and complex devices)
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS (as deemed appropriate at interview)
Desirable
- Experience in general internal medicine
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS
Clinical Effectiveness Skills
Essential
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence based practice
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Publication(s) in professional journals
- Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer
Risk Managment
Essential
- Knowledge of the clinical and non- clinical risk management processes and the clinical governance implications for the NHS in Wales
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability - special attendance requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake duties of post across hospital sites, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities.
Desirable
- Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability - special attendance requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in Cardiology (or equivalent accreditation in the UK specialist register) - within 6 months of date of interview
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Accreditation in GIM
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in general cardiology (as deemed appropriate at interview).
- Sub-specialty training/appropriate experience in cardiac device implantation (brady PPM and complex devices)
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS (as deemed appropriate at interview)
Desirable
- Experience in general internal medicine
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS
Clinical Effectiveness Skills
Essential
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence based practice
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Publication(s) in professional journals
- Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer
Risk Managment
Essential
- Knowledge of the clinical and non- clinical risk management processes and the clinical governance implications for the NHS in Wales
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability - special attendance requirements
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake duties of post across hospital sites, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities.
Desirable
- Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability - special attendance requirements
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
CF72 8XR
