Specialty Doctor in Care of the Elderly

NHS; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join its Care of the Elderly Team. The role involves clinical patient care, supervision of Trainee Doctors, and conducting outpatient clinics. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 4 years post-graduate training in medicine and a strong ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £62,117 to £99,216 per annum, with a fixed-term contract lasting up to 12 months covering maternity leave.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 4 years post-graduate training in Medicine, at least 2 years at CMT level.
• MRCP /DGM ACLS certificate preferred.
• Experience in Care of the Elderly Medicine is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in Care of the Elderly Team.
• Supervise Trainee Doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
• Conduct outpatient clinics with Consultant support.

Skills

Good general medical knowledge

Ability work with various members of Multidisciplinary team

Ability to work well in a team

Education

Basic medical training

Job description

Job summary

You will provide a clinical service as a part of Care of the Elderly (COTE) Team, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. There is opportunity to develop your clinical skills with support from COTE Consultants.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave.

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

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the post holder would work alongside and provide supervision and advice for Trainee Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates, and work with the extended Multi-Disciplinary Team. The candidate should be comfortable in determining when offering advice is reasonable or when to review patients in person after they have been seen by other members of the clinical team.

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 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.

Job description – Responsibilities

The job is mainly based in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which is an acute general hospital. The successful candidate will be one of the three registrar grade doctors (2 Speciality Registrars [St4-7] and one SAS doctor) responsible for looking after COTE patients in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The team is supervised by five Care of the Elderly Consultants. There will be opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics with support from Consultants. These can also include patients referred to the General Medicine outpatient service and includes patients from 16 years upwards.

Person Specification – Knowledge, personal skills and abilities

Essential

• Good general medical knowledge
• Ability work with various members of Multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience as a team leader
• Evidence of service planning and development

Education/Qualifications and training

Essential

• Basic medical training

Desirable

• MRCP /DGM ACLS certificate

Experience

Essential

• 4 years post graduate training (or equivalent gained on part‑time/flexible basis), at least 2 of which are working at CMT level (of equivalent) in Medicine

Desirable

• Previous training in Care of the Elderly Medicine

Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition

Essential

• Ability to work well in a team

Circumstances e.g. Mobility, availability - special attendance requirements.

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice

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).

Job Locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Pontyclun, Llantristant, CF72 8XR

Job Details

Posted on 14 January 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-MD406-1225-A

Employer details

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Pontyclun, Llantristant, CF72 8XR

Website: https://joinctm.wales/