Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (Fixed Term)

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics (Fixed Term)

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

This post is a replacement of existing post but with diverse roles and developmental opportunities to suit applicant's interests. This post provides middle grade cover to the general paediatric, PAU at RGH and to the out patient clinics under supervision of the consultants; and complements the existing middle grade posts in the department. The post holder will participate in 1:8 prospective rolling rota sharing with existing specialty doctors.

This post is fixed term up to 1 year due to changes within the department.

The post holder will be based at RGH but may be expected to work across different sites within the Health Board depending upon needs.

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

Main duties of the job

1. Conducting daily ward rounds in the Children's Ward, RGH and report to the consultant in charge . Participate in PAU cover

1. Supervision to Junior medical team and acts as a source of advice and support to the nursing staff.

1. See Patients in A+E at the request of paediatrics junior doctors and consultants.

1. To carry out safeguarding medical examinations when adequately trained.

1. Attend specialist clinics as per area of interest.

1. See new and follow up General Paediatric patients in the clinics under supervision of consultant.

1. Participate in clinical/medical audit, teaching and research within the children's service.

1. Managing the acute paediatric intake at PCH with junior and consultant support.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-MD513-0626-B

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post Holder will have opportunities to develop expertise in an area of Paediatric specialty such as Epilepsy, Diabetes, Allergy, Asthma, Cardiology, Community Paediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics.

The post holder will have opportunities to undertake professional development activities, audit and will engage in appraisal process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post Holder will have opportunities to develop expertise in an area of Paediatric specialty such as Epilepsy, Diabetes, Allergy, Asthma, Cardiology, Community Paediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics.

The post holder will have opportunities to undertake professional development activities, audit and will engage in appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• oMRPCH part 1 a & b

Desirable

• oMRCPCH or equivalent
• oRelevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc

Experience

Essential

• oNLS
• oMinimum 4 years or equivalent postgraduate training two of which must be in Paediatrics

Desirable

• oExperience of multi-agency working
• oLeadership skills.

Ability

Essential

• Able to keep good medical notes.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of child safeguarding

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Level 1- 3 child protection training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• oMRPCH part 1 a & b

Desirable

• oMRCPCH or equivalent
• oRelevant higher degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc

Experience

Essential

• oNLS
• oMinimum 4 years or equivalent postgraduate training two of which must be in Paediatrics

Desirable

• oExperience of multi-agency working
• oLeadership skills.

Ability

Essential

• Able to keep good medical notes.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of child safeguarding

Desirable

• Demonstrate ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Level 1- 3 child protection training

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead/Consultant Paediatrician

Dr J Natarajan

[email protected]

01443443534

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£62,117 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-MD513-0626-B

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

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