# Consultant Anaesthetist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Town:** Cardiff
- **Region:** Cardiff
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £114,099 - £166,585 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-16T08:13:04.117Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Llantrisant/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Anaesthetics/Anaesthetics-v8118550
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8118550?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our talented and dedicated team of consultants at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The successful candidate will be based at one of our three hospital sites: Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Llantrisant), Prince Charles Hospital (Merthyr Tydfil), or Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend). There may also be opportunities for cross-site work as required.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg has a vibrant anaesthetic department which has taken the lead in introducing many quality improvement initiatives across the health board. The team prides itself on its friendly and inclusive nature and its innovative approach to delivering the best possible care to its patients.

You will be joining us at an exciting time for the organisation as we develop regional diagnostic and day surgery facilities at Llantrisant Health Park for the communities of South East Wales. Clinical Leadership for this initiative is provided by one of our Consultant Anaesthetists.

Welsh/English speakers welcome to apply.

Interview Date: 3rd September 2026

### Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist in the provision and development of safe, effective and efficient anaesthetic services across the health board. The job plan will consist of 10 sessions made up of 8 DCC's and 2 SPA sessions per week.  Further SPA will be awarded for additional duties by mutual agreement.

Clinical sessions will comprise of emergency and elective theatre sessions and non resident on call.  Rota frequency for the on call committment will be 1:14.

Potential applicants are encouraged to visit and meet the current team.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

## Person Specification

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and their families

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- Broad experience in Anaesthesia
- Understands the importance of patient safety and risk

### Qualifications and Eligibility

**Essential**

- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent
- Must be on the specialist register, be within 6 months of attaining CCT or be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register within 6 months at the time of interview
- Advanced Life Support Provider
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK

**Desirable**

- Advanced Life Support or equivalent instructor
- Posession of an additional degree, diploma or post graduate qualification e.g. MRCP/PGMEd
- Special interest / advanced module in pain medicine
- Special interest in Regional Anaesthesia, advanced airway management, paediatrics

### Commitment to professional development

**Essential**

- Engages with appraisal

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 638.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10414480)
- [ps (pdf, 272.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10414481)
- [job description welsh (pdf, 760.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10460101)
- [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974)
- [occupational health form (docx, 102.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10414482)
- [person specification welsh (pdf, 656.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10446507)
- [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)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634)

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