Consultant in Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in South Wales is actively seeking a dedicated Consultant in Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology to join its top-tier multidisciplinary team. This role is set in the heart of a vibrant community, emphasizing high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, possess extensive clinical experience, and have a strong commitment to education and training in this specialty. This position offers opportunities to work within a respected health board, contributing to significant public health outcomes.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK.
• Eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Extensive experience and training in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consultant-led Diabetes and Endocrinology service.
• Contribute to inpatient and outpatient activities.
• Participate in the acute general medical on-call rota.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Commitment to teamwork

Clinical ability

Experience in teaching programmes

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD)

SCE in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Job description

Consultant in Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology

The closing date is 20 January 2026

A very warm welcome awaits you in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board – a Health Board in the heart of South Wales.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly multi‑disciplinary team within the Diabetes and Endocrinology service. The department has a strong clinical reputation across the spectrum of complex diabetes, endocrinology and general medicine, and is committed to excellence in education and training.

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to apply for this post, which will be based at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. You will join an experienced and supportive team of consultant diabetologists and endocrinologists, working alongside a wider multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high‑quality patient care.

English and Welsh speakers welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a consultant‑led Diabetes and Endocrinology service at Princess of Wales Hospital.
• Contribute to high‑demand inpatient and outpatient diabetes and endocrine speciality activities alongside colleagues in the department.
• Participate in the acute general medical on‑call rota and provide senior decision making.
• Contribute to departmental business planning and service development in line with Health Board strategies.
• Undertake teaching, training and supervision of junior medical staff and multidisciplinary team members.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, CPD and GMC revalidation processes.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement and adherence to NICE and national clinical standards.
• Participate in recruitment, workforce planning and compliance with Health Board policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in all aspects of clinical practice.

About us

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 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge, personal skills and abilities

• Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer.
• Understanding of management priorities within the NHS.
• Experience of and participation in clinical audit.
• Proven clinical ability to a high standard.
• Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students.
• Understanding of budget management and leadership skills.
• Ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols based on evidence‑based practice.
• Publication(s) in professional journals.
• Evidence of papers presented at national/international meetings.
• Subspecialisation and special interests within Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Education, Qualifications and training

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise in the UK.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of receipt of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Diabetes and Endocrinology 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.
• An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
• SCE in Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Experience

• Extensive, current experience and training in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
• Working knowledge and experience of the NHS.
• Previous experience as a locum or substantive consultant.

Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition

• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and delegate effectively.
• Demonstrate drive, achievement and innovation.

Circumstances – e.g. Mobility / availability

• Able to travel to undertake duties of the post, flexible and responsive to staff and service priorities.

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.

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