Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine & General Medicine

This is a new Consultant post in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, based primarily at Prince Charles Hospital. The role expands the current respiratory team to five consultants and supports the delivery of acute and outpatient respiratory services, ward-based care, diagnostic procedures, and general medical on‑call commitments.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, enthusiastic, and forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team, working closely with consultants, nurses, physiologists, pharmacists, and wider MDT colleagues. The post offers a balance of respiratory ward work, outpatient clinics, procedural sessions, specialist referrals, and SPA time. There are also opportunities to contribute to service development, research, education, and flexible working arrangements.

This Job Description Is Pending Royal College Approval.

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

• To provide consultant cover to ward 12 (respiratory) in Prince Charles Hospital.
• To provide consultant cover for respiratory outliers.
• To provide specialist reviews of patients under other specialties needing respiratory input.
• To contribute to respiratory endoscopy, principally covering a weekly bronchoscopy list on a 1:5 basis, with possible coverage for EBUS if desired.
• To contribute to respiratory outpatients.
• Attendance at the lung cancer MDT is not mandatory but is welcome.
• To participate in an on‑call rota for general medicine, on a 1:14 basis.
• To provide clinical and educational supervision of trainees in Respiratory Medicine, Internal Medicine and the Foundation Programme.
• To support the resident doctor team in Respiratory Medicine (2 registrars), IMT (2 doctors) and FP (3 doctors), plus one physician associate.
• Lead and develop the Respiratory Service.
• Participate in annual job planning and appraisal. The post holder must maintain CPD for successful revalidation.
• Undertake statutory, mandatory and essential role training as determined by the department and 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’ 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, only 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

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.

Please see the attached job description detailing the expectations and main responsibilities for this role. Royal College of Physicians (RCP) approval for this post is currently pending.