# Clinical Director Pathology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-director-pathology/95a5e3a9-17eb-4794-b341-636da2531bce - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-director-pathology/95a5e3a9-17eb-4794-b341-636da2531bce.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Location:** Royal Glamorgan Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 3 years (Fixed term for up to 3 years) - **Employment type:** Part time - 2 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-02T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T10:51:05.919Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Pontyclun/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Pathology/Pathology-v8230516 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8230516?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) for a Clinical Director of Pathology Services. This senior leadership role will provide strategic and clinical leadership to shape and transform Pathology Services during a significant period of change. Working with neighbouring health boards, CTM UHB is helping to develop a sustainable regional pathology model that delivers high-quality, care. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of pathology services while contributing to CTM UHB's ambition to provide outstanding care to our population. We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative clinical leader with a strong track record of leading service improvement, innovation and workforce development within complex healthcare environments. The successful candidate will work closely with clinical, operational and managerial colleagues to deliver transformational change, ensuring services remain safe, effective and sustainable. The post holder will build strong relationships across professional groups, organisational boundaries and wider health and care systems, providing expert clinical leadership and support to senior decision-making. A key priority will be fostering a positive "one team" culture across the Health Board and regional pathology network, bringing together partners and stakeholders to successfully deliver our transformation agenda and improve outcomes for patients and staff. ### Main duties of the job To be successful, you will have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to lead clinical teams and drive the transformation needed to deliver the highest standards of care. You will inspire others, build strong relationships and play a key role in delivering our ambitious programme of change. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will bring a strong clinical perspective to strategic decision-making and help foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. This is an exciting time to join CTM UHB as we work with regional partners to develop sustainable models of care across both Primary and Secondary Care. The successful applicant will be a senior doctor, although previous experience within a pathology specialty is not essential. We welcome applications from clinicians across a range of specialties who can demonstrate strong leadership capability, experience of service improvement and a commitment to collaborative working. You will be supported by experienced Operational Leaders, Consultant Clinical Leads and multidisciplinary teams from within Haematology, Microbiology, Cellular Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry. The focus of the role is on strategic leadership, service development and transformation rather than specialty-specific pathology expertise. The role typically involves a two session commitment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities A detailed job description outlining the main responsibilities of the role is attached to this vacancy. This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are not necessary ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant track record of employment at a senior level in a health environment. - Well established medical/clinical practitioners with considerable medical/clinical experience since full registration with appropriate professional body - Evidence of leading service change with professional colleagues. **Desirable** - Leadership and management experience ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Team Working: ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff; take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change. - Effective communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, clinical staff and other agencies. Communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly. - Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals and do the right thing for every person. - Leadership: ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Demonstrate patience and empathy, Value everybody's contribution, Demonstrate innovation and highly complex problem solving abilities **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh. Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) ### Qualifications & Knowledge **Essential** - Registered with GMC or other relevant Professional Body and with a licence to practice. - Evidence of further personal development - education and/or training in leadership and/or management **Desirable** - Health service management / leadership qualification. - Membership of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546223) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057) - [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058) - [clinical director pathology jd 2026 (pdf, 544.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540293) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) - [job description & person specification welsh (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546224) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.