Job summary
Applications are invited for a General Surgery Consultant Surgeon with a Colorectal Sub Specialty.
The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 8.
This post will join the team of Consultants responsible for the provision of general surgical services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg, University Health Board. The post will be based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantristant, but may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.
Additional elective clinical work may occur at either Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) in Merthyr Tydfil or the Princess of Wales Hospital (POWH), Bridgend. The Department of General Surgery is part of the Planned Care Directorate and is based across three sites: Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. Consultants will not be required to work across more than two hospitals.
The post will be required to share the responsibility of providing General Surgical outpatient and inpatient care for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the General Surgical Department.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Interview date: 30th July 2025
Main duties of the job
o Work with the rest of the consultant body to provide strong professional leadership within the department and deliver a high-quality service following clear departmental policies and guidelines.
o Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff.
o Follow UpToDate evidence-based practice for patients under their care to deliver safe and robust surgical management: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, to ensure that concise agreed management plans are clearly documented in the medical notes of all patients.
o Undertake ward rounds to identify and assess problems, plan management of care, and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
o Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the holistic needs of the patient and their family.
o Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential.
o Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence-based guidelines which are dated, signed and reviewed annually or more frequently in light of new evidence.
o Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board regarding the treatment of their patients and the appropriate use of the department's resources.
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
o In liaison with consultant colleagues, have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board.
o Work to ensure that services within the department fulfil contractual performance indicators and work closely with directorate colleagues in identifying problem areas and planning and implementing appropriate solutions
o The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.
o Be required to participate in the Health Board Risk Management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical
governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in continued professional research and development in line with Health Board, Commissioner and NHS priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
o In liaison with consultant colleagues, have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy and strategic plan of the Health Board.
o Work to ensure that services within the department fulfil contractual performance indicators and work closely with directorate colleagues in identifying problem areas and planning and implementing appropriate solutions
o The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota.
o Be required to participate in the Health Board Risk Management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical
governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in continued professional research and development in line with Health Board, Commissioner and NHS priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- At time of interview, the candidate must be: On the specialist register Or be within 6 months of the CCT / CESR (CT) date if progress has been satisfactory and it is anticipated that the outcome of the final ARCP will recommend that training will be completed by the time the recommend CCT / CESR (CT) date is reached Or have a primary medical qualification and a recognised specialist qualification from an EEA country or Switzerland which will allow directed entry onto the Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher degree or Fellowship
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Previous experience in management of general/emergency surgery including laparoscopic management of benign and malignant colorectal disease.
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures would be essential
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients undergoing general and colorectal surgery
- Experience in managing emergency surgery
- Evidence of high level of skill in teaching medical, nursing and other professional colleagues in formal and informal modes
- Evidence of active and constructive involvement in clinical audit or quality improvement and the implementation of actions to be taken on the basis of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk management
- Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in health care
Gwybodaeth/Arbenigedd Arbenigol
Essential
- Understands evidence-based practice
- Interest in research & development
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications in peer reviewed journals or thesis
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Disposition Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to cope with stressful situations including clinical crises
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to lead a team
- Evidence of a clear understanding of principles and practice of involving patients in all aspects of their care Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Proven track record in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of effective quality improvement
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willing to supervise juniors, spots talent & nurtures it Evidence of teaching experience Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
Desirable
- Evidence of training to be a Clinical & Educational Supervisor Postgraduate teaching qualification
Ability to operate within wider NHS context
Essential
- Understands the NHS system: nationally, regionally & locally Aware of the issues affecting current & future NHS practice
- Understands the concepts & principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and future service developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- At time of interview, the candidate must be: On the specialist register Or be within 6 months of the CCT / CESR (CT) date if progress has been satisfactory and it is anticipated that the outcome of the final ARCP will recommend that training will be completed by the time the recommend CCT / CESR (CT) date is reached Or have a primary medical qualification and a recognised specialist qualification from an EEA country or Switzerland which will allow directed entry onto the Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher degree or Fellowship
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Previous experience in management of general/emergency surgery including laparoscopic management of benign and malignant colorectal disease.
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures would be essential
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients undergoing general and colorectal surgery
- Experience in managing emergency surgery
- Evidence of high level of skill in teaching medical, nursing and other professional colleagues in formal and informal modes
- Evidence of active and constructive involvement in clinical audit or quality improvement and the implementation of actions to be taken on the basis of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk management
- Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in health care
Gwybodaeth/Arbenigedd Arbenigol
Essential
- Understands evidence-based practice
- Interest in research & development
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications in peer reviewed journals or thesis
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Disposition Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to cope with stressful situations including clinical crises
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to lead a team
- Evidence of a clear understanding of principles and practice of involving patients in all aspects of their care Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Proven track record in clinical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of effective quality improvement
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Willing to supervise juniors, spots talent & nurtures it Evidence of teaching experience Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
Desirable
- Evidence of training to be a Clinical & Educational Supervisor Postgraduate teaching qualification
Ability to operate within wider NHS context
Essential
- Understands the NHS system: nationally, regionally & locally Aware of the issues affecting current & future NHS practice
- Understands the concepts & principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and future service developments.
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).
