Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join a friendly and enthusiastic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to explore their sub specialty interest, he or she will be an active member of the Skin Cancer MDT, working closely with Dermatology colleagues and other Skin Cancer MDT members at CTM UHB. They will be expected to be part of and carry out general and specialist OMFS duties including managing acquired and developmental facial deformities and be active members of the Orthognathic Surgery Specialist MDT. Previous craniofacial and orthognathic experience is desirable. All Consultants are based at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil with Clinical sessions in other Hospitals within the Health Board.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board.
English and/or Welsh speakers are both equally welcome to apply.
Interview Date: 30th September 2025
Main duties of the job
Cymraeg Dymunol: Mae'r swydd hon yn cael ei hysbysebu fel Cymraeg Dymunol ar Lefel 3 Siarad/Gwrando (neu Lefel 'B1' os wyt ti wedi dysgu Cymraeg fel oedolyn). Dydy hyn ddim yn golygu bod yn rhaid i ti fod yn 'rhugl' neu allu ysgrifennu adroddiadau hir yn Gymraeg; y cyfan y mae'n ei olygu yw dal sgyrsiau syml gyda'r claf. Edrycha ar y llyfryn 'Croeso Ymgeisydd' am ragor o wybodaeth.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.
The postholder will provide with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals within the UHB, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
The postholder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing correct delegation to/and training of staff.
The postholder will be involved in teaching and supervision of junior staff/students.
The postholder will be required to co-operate with management teams in the efficient running of the service and are expected to share with consultant colleagues in clinical leadership and management of the service working closely with the Clinical Service Director and Service Manager
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
Clinical
The post holder will provide with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals within the UHB, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational policy and strategic plan (as amended from time to time) of the UHB.
The post holder will be required to participate in the UHB's risk management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the UHB. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with UHB and NHS priorities.
The post holder will be expected to formulate a personal development plan in conjunction with the Clinical Service Director to identify training and development needs to form part of their whole practice appraisal.
The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the services business planning process through active participation in the clinical service structure.
Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required to undertaking such duties.
Requirement for continuing professional development.
A study leave allowance of 30 days over a 3-year period is supported at the relevant rate.
Teaching
The post holder will be involved in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and students.
All Consultants teach and train at postgraduate and undergraduate level. There is a very active Medical Education Department led by Dr. Amanda Farrow AMD for Medical Education. A dental postgraduate unit is based at Prince Charles Hospital, which hosts a Dental Core Training scheme. A very active postgraduate programme is organised under Section II of the NHS Act.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate dental and medical students on placement within the UHB and will be encouraged to develop Selected Study Component projects within the specialty for undergraduate students.
The UHB has recently refurbished its Postgraduate facilities at Prince Charles hospital, with a new lecture theatre and library. The library offers full facilities.
The successful candidate will participate in the departmental governance meetings.
Management
The post holder will be required to co-operate with local management teams in the efficient running of the service and are expected to share with consultant colleagues in the clinical leadership and management of the service working closely with the Clinical Service Director and Service Manager.In addition, it should be noted that a Clinical Service structure is in operation, which requires close co-operation and liaison with other colleagues as appropriate.
There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the UHB. Additional expenses of any kind must not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the LHB, drawn up in consultation with the professions where they involve clinical matters.
The post holder will be expected to comply with local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the UHB.
The post holder will be required to ensure that arrangements are in place for the organisation of medical staff and that they are allocated duties in accordance with the work of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holder will provide with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals within the UHB, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational policy and strategic plan (as amended from time to time) of the UHB.
The post holder will be required to participate in the UHB's risk management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the UHB. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with UHB and NHS priorities.
The post holder will be expected to formulate a personal development plan in conjunction with the Clinical Service Director to identify training and development needs to form part of their whole practice appraisal.
The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the services business planning process through active participation in the clinical service structure.
Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required to undertaking such duties.
Requirement for continuing professional development.
A study leave allowance of 30 days over a 3-year period is supported at the relevant rate.
Teaching
The post holder will be involved in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and students.
All Consultants teach and train at postgraduate and undergraduate level. There is a very active Medical Education Department led by Dr. Amanda Farrow AMD for Medical Education. A dental postgraduate unit is based at Prince Charles Hospital, which hosts a Dental Core Training scheme. A very active postgraduate programme is organised under Section II of the NHS Act.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate dental and medical students on placement within the UHB and will be encouraged to develop Selected Study Component projects within the specialty for undergraduate students.
The UHB has recently refurbished its Postgraduate facilities at Prince Charles hospital, with a new lecture theatre and library. The library offers full facilities.
The successful candidate will participate in the departmental governance meetings.
Management
The post holder will be required to co-operate with local management teams in the efficient running of the service and are expected to share with consultant colleagues in the clinical leadership and management of the service working closely with the Clinical Service Director and Service Manager.In addition, it should be noted that a Clinical Service structure is in operation, which requires close co-operation and liaison with other colleagues as appropriate.
There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the UHB. Additional expenses of any kind must not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder.
Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the LHB, drawn up in consultation with the professions where they involve clinical matters.
The post holder will be expected to comply with local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the UHB.
The post holder will be required to ensure that arrangements are in place for the organisation of medical staff and that they are allocated duties in accordance with the work of the department.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and a registerable degree with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- Must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of date of CCT.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 3 months of completion.
- Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery are eligible to be shortlisted.
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 year training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Experience of postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching.
- Training in teaching.
- Current ATLS provider certificate
Desirable
- ATLS instructor status
- BSc MSc MDMS MDS PhD
- Presentational skills
- Completion of a basic Management course.
Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit. The ability to produce and implement guidelines/protocols.
- Research relevant to the specialty Publications in refereed journals.
Skills
Essential
- Management of clinical services.
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical and non-clinical risk management process and the Clinical Governance agenda for the NHS proposed in the future.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Local Health Group/Provider split
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts.
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer.
Desirable
- Previous Clinical leadership experience
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and a registerable degree with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- Must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of date of CCT.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 3 months of completion.
- Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery are eligible to be shortlisted.
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 year training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Experience of postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching.
- Training in teaching.
- Current ATLS provider certificate
Desirable
- ATLS instructor status
- BSc MSc MDMS MDS PhD
- Presentational skills
- Completion of a basic Management course.
Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit. The ability to produce and implement guidelines/protocols.
- Research relevant to the specialty Publications in refereed journals.
Skills
Essential
- Management of clinical services.
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical and non-clinical risk management process and the Clinical Governance agenda for the NHS proposed in the future.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Local Health Group/Provider split
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts.
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer.
Desirable
- Previous Clinical leadership experience
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 / Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF72 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
