Consultant Physician in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
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, and 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 specialty activities along with colleagues in the 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. The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development for successful revalidation.
* Undertake statutory and mandatory training and essential job role training determined by the department and organization.
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 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Training
* MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration and license to practice in the 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.
* An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, or equivalent).
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
* Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
* 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.
* 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.
Experience
* Extensive experience & training in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
* Working knowledge/experience of the NHS.
* Previous experience as a locum or substantive consultant.
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
* Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively.
* Demonstrate drive, achievement, and innovation.
Physical requirements and attributes to include general health
* 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
* Able to travel to undertake duties of the 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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Clinical Lead Diabetes and Endocrinology PCH
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