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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the Gastroenterology team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB).
This vacancy will be based at the Princes of Wales Hospital (POWH) in Bridgend but the successful candidate will be required to work across CTM.
The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Clinician team that manage the Gastroenterology ward at POWH as well as joining the Gastrointestinal bleed rota for CTM.
A complementary specialist interest would be welcomed.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interview Date: 9th July 2026
Main duties of the job
- 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.
- Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff.
- Follow UpToDate evidence-based practice for patients under their care to deliver safe and robust gastroenterology 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential.
- 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.
- The new appointee will participate in a 1 in 11 GI Bleed on-call rota across RGH and PCH sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full roles and responsibilities for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience & training in general gastroenterology and general internal medicine.
- Experience of working within a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP of equivalent
- On specialist register or be within 6 months of CCT/CESR
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This advert is for Consultant in Gastroenterology with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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