Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, sub-specialised in hand and wrist surgery
The successful candidate will join the existing Orthopaedic Team with CTM. The post will have an emergency ‘on call’ commitment on a 1 in 12.
This post holders will join the team of Consultants, Specialty and Registrar Doctors responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg, University Health Board. The post may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.
Interview date 21st October 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post will be required to share the responsibility of providing Trauma and Orthopaedic outpatient and inpatient care for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.
This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The consultant will be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation. The post holder will be appointed on an equal footing with current colleagues.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Management of general trauma & with another sub specialty patients across sites within CTMUHB. Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff. Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff; ensuring that concise, agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions. Wards rounds are conducted to identify and assess problems and 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 patient and family. Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to their maximum potential.
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 desirable
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Full GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
- Sub-specialised in hand and wrist surgery
- British or European Hand Diploma certification
- Other qualifications E.g. PhD/MD
Personal Attributes
Essential
- - Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
- - Commitment to modern practices
- - Ability to take a lead role in clinical development
- - Ability to undertake on-call commitments
Experience/ Training
Essential
- - Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- - Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
Desirable
- - Appropriate fellowship training
Skills and abilities
Essential
- - Ability to deal with General Trauma and General Paediatric trauma
- - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- - Clinical Skills appropriate to the post
- - Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
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This advert is for Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Hand & Wrist Surgery with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Royal Glamorgan Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £114099.00 to £166585.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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