Job summary This is a new post which is being created to develop and improve the provision of Geriatric Medicine liaison services to surgical specialties in Cwm Ta Morgannwg University Health Board. The postholder will be based at either Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil or Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Both hospitals have acute beds covering a range of surgical and medical specialties. The postholder will be joining a dynamic, forward looking and innovative Geriatric Medicine team across the Health Board. Please note, the Job Description is pending Royal College approval. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The postholder will be expected to help and develop Geriatric Medicine liaison services provided by the Health Board at Royal Glamorgan Hospital or Prince Charles Hospital. This would typically encompass Orthogeriatrics and Perioperative Care of Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPs). Key to the development of services will be to develop clinical relationships with colleagues in both medical and surgical specialties. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide senior experienced clinical leadership in Royal Glamorgan Hospital or Prince Charles Hospital and to support the development of the integrated medical/surgical model for older people. The post holder will also provide senior medical advice and support to our teams of community/specialist nurses and to GPs when required. 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 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £106,000 to £154,760 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-MD303-0525 Job locations Prince Charles Hospital / Royal Glamorgan Hospital Merthyr Tydfil / Llantrisant CF45 4SN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed roles and responsibilities for this post. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed roles and responsibilities for this post. Person Specification Teaching / Research experience Essential Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors Ability to teach clinical skills Evidence of participating in multi-disciplinary teaching Desirable Postgraduate qualification in teaching Education / Qualifications and Training Essential On the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and GIM or within 6 months of anticipated CCT / CESR MRCP UK or equivalent Desirable Relevant higher degree Clinical Experience Essential Broad based experience in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine in a middle grade / senior clinical role Experience of MDT working Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of complex medical problems Desirable Have experience of setting up a service Training experience of orthogeriatrics and perioperative care Person Specification Teaching / Research experience Essential Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors Ability to teach clinical skills Evidence of participating in multi-disciplinary teaching Desirable Postgraduate qualification in teaching Education / Qualifications and Training Essential On the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and GIM or within 6 months of anticipated CCT / CESR MRCP UK or equivalent Desirable Relevant higher degree Clinical Experience Essential Broad based experience in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine in a middle grade / senior clinical role Experience of MDT working Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of complex medical problems Desirable Have experience of setting up a service Training experience of orthogeriatrics and perioperative care 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 Prince Charles Hospital / Royal Glamorgan Hospital Merthyr Tydfil / Llantrisant CF45 4SN Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital / Royal Glamorgan Hospital Merthyr Tydfil / Llantrisant CF45 4SN Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Prince Charles Hospital / Royal Glamorgan Hospital, CF45 4SN Merthyr Tydfil / Llantrisant, United Kingdom