Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine: Sponsorship Available

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Job summary

The post-holder will join the existing group of Acute Physicians and will be based primarily at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. It is essential that the post-holder has good leadership qualities to help further develop Acute Medicine services at RGH and across CTMUHB in line with the aspirations of Health Board. The post-holder will be expected to work closely, and maintain good communication with colleagues from other health care professions and other medical specialties.

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

This post is fixed term for up to 6 months to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

  • Supporting the Acute Medical team on a day-to-day operational basis and carrying a clinical caseload
  • Working closely with other key stakeholders and developing Acute Medicine services which meet core outcomes across the Health Board
  • Supporting and developing effective communications between all clinical stakeholders.
  • Working closely with the Clinical and Directorate managers to deliver effective and appropriate Acute Medical care services to residents of Cwm Taf Morgannwg.
  • Supporting staff members within the Acute Medical care service to increase their knowledge and skills within their professional boundaries.

Person Specification

Teaching /Research Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising Foundation Trainees, Internal Medicine trainees and Speciality Trainees
  • Ability to teach clinical skills
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed journal
  • Involvement with HEIW/ RCP
  • Educational qualification

Education/ Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine (GIM) or Entry to the GMC Specialist Register via the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
  • Possession of MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Higher degree eg MD and/or Fellowship experience

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 years’ experience in General Internal Medicine in a middle grade/senior clinical role.
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of medical problems.
  • Ability to manage and lead a multidisciplinary team including junior doctors and therapists
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

  • Having experience of setting up a service

Management and Communication

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation to establish and develop new and innovative service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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