# Locum Consultant in Gastroenterology

> 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:** Gastroenterology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £125,509 Per annum
- **Contract type:** Locum: 6 months (Fixed term for up to 6 months to cover long term sickness)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-19T09:15:18.142Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Llantrisant/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-v8096720
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8096720?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the Gastroenterology team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB).

This vacancy will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (RGH) in Llantrisant, however 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 RGH as well as joining the Gastrointestinal bleed rota for CTM.

A complementary specialist interest would be welcomed.

Please be aware this is a locum consultant role for a fixed term of up to 6 months to cover long term sick leave.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

### 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

## Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the Gastroenterology team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB).

This vacancy will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (RGH) in Llantrisant, however 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 RGH as well as joining the Gastrointestinal bleed rota for CTM.

A complementary specialist interest would be welcomed.

Please be aware this is a locum consultant role for a fixed term of up to 6 months to cover long term sick leave.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

## Job Description

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.

## 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

## Documents

- [jd and ps (pdf, 712.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10390476)
- [employee benefits (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2345)
- [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)
- [dysgrifiad swydd & manyleb person (pdf, 792.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10390479)
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