Job overview

The South Wales Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Network are delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, to join the dynamic multidisciplinary team based at the University Hospital of Wales site in Cardiff. 

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.  

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT in general paediatrics at the time of interview.  They should also have at least two years sub-specialty training in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition in an approved institution and preferably on or eligible for GMC sub-specialty registration for Paediatric Gastroenterology.

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales.  The basic salary range for this post is £110,240 per annum to £160,951 per annum.

Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full.  In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join a current team of 3 Consultants across the network. 

The role will involve supporting colleagues across a South Wales Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (PGHAN) Network, including scheduled outreach clinics in district general hospitals across the region.  Ability to travel to other locations is therefore essential in order to fulfil requirements of the job plan.

Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University’s School of Medicine will be expected.

Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.