Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent: Full Time
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 110-MD566-0926
- Employer
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Glamorgan Hospital
- Town
- Pontyclun
- Salary
- £114,099 - £166,585 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Dermatologist
Consultant
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.
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Job overview
The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, and will spend time at Prince Charles Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. They will complement the existing dermatology service across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and be expected to provide on average 7 clinical sessions per week. The dermatology consultants rotate between outpatients, ward work and subspecialty sessions. This allows protected time for audit, research and teaching and will facilitate the development of the dermatology service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service mapping and to service redesign within the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
The post holder’s job plan will reflect the need to maintain and develop their clinical skills and
expertise although the central tenant of the role is focused on clinical leadership.
Proposed interview date: December 9th 2026
Main duties of the job
To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies
Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Directorates and Health Board’s service plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the directorate and Health Board
Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· The post holder will provide with clinical colleagues, a dermatology service to the hospitals within the Health Board, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
· The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff.
· The post holder, in liaison with consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with any Health Board operational / strategic plan(s) (as amended from time to time).
· The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the directorate business planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.
· Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required to undertake such duties.
· There is no formal out of hours on-call arrangement with out of hours cover currently provided by the on-call physician with additional support from the on-call dermatology registrar at the tertiary centre in Cardiff.
· The Dermatology Department follow the RCP guidance in clinic. The Health Board will fully support 3 sessions of CME/CPD, provide a dedicated office, and maintain secretarial support.
Person specification
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good Organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of papers presented at national/ international meetings
- Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 or above
Education/ Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- An appropriate higher degree, (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience & training in Dermatology
- Working knowledge / experience of the NHS
Desirable criteria
- None
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr. Sandeep Kamath
- Job title
- Clinical Director / Cyfarwyddwr Clinigol
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01656 754147
- Additional information
Mrs. Carol Rees
Service Manager - Dermatology and Ophthalmology
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