Job summary
We are seeking to appoint two permanent Consultants in Diabetes and Endocrinology to join our talented and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Prince Charles Hospital.
The post-holder will be involved in developing the diabetes and endocrinology service. The successful applicant will have opportunities to develop other interests within diabetes and endocrinology. To facilitate this, we have strong links with paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, obstetrics within the Health Board.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Interview date: June 26th 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have training and specialist certification in Diabetes and Endocrinology and will provide a safe and efficient specialist Diabetes service for Prince Charles Hospital while contributing to acute and general medicine service requirements. Key duties include:
- Contribute to high demand diabetes speciality activities along with colleague in department.
- Contribute to delivery of care for patients with complex diabetes needs in secondary care.
- Provide senior clinical decision making during on call cover.
- Participate in annual job planning and appraisal. Post holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development for successful revalidation.
- Undertake statutory and mandatory training and essential to job role training determined by the department and organisation.
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 see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and license to practise in UK
- Must be on the GMC specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology by the date of interview or have a CCT or CESR date within 6 months of the date of interview
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
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
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills
- Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence-based practice
- Publication(s) in professional journals / evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
- Sub-specialisation and special interests within Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience & training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience as a locum or substantive consultant
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation.
Physical requirements and attributes to include general health
Essential
- Able to perform clinical duties General good health record, Physical fitness and ability to respond flexibly to high level demands
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake duties of post, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and license to practise in UK
- Must be on the GMC specialist register for Diabetes and Endocrinology by the date of interview or have a CCT or CESR date within 6 months of the date of interview
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree, (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
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
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills
- Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence-based practice
- Publication(s) in professional journals / evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
- Sub-specialisation and special interests within Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience & training in Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience as a locum or substantive consultant
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation.
Physical requirements and attributes to include general health
Essential
- Able to perform clinical duties General good health record, Physical fitness and ability to respond flexibly to high level demands
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake duties of post, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities
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).
