Job summarySubstantive General Paediatric Consultant
Applications are invited for a 10 session General Paediatric Consultant post at Children's Hospital for Wales, Cardiff. We welcome specialist interests if held in neurology, allergy, gastroenterology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join a team of 11, Consultant General Paediatricians delivering the full scope of general paediatric care required for the Children's Hospital which is an integral part of the University Hospital of Wales. We also welcome specialist interests if held in neurology, allergy and gastroenterology.
Paediatric outpatient services are provided at the Children's hospital for Wales and University Hospital Llandough and community paediatric services are offered at both Llandough and St David's Hospital. As a department we are also invested in collaborating with our primary care colleagues in delivering outpatient care closer to home within the GP clusters.
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(Combines Program) at the time of interview.
Main duties of the jobTo provide, with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of resident medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of resident medical staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy.
About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
DetailsDate posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP145.26
Job locations: Children's Hospital for Wales, Heath Park, CARDIFF, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesFull details of the post and the skills required can be found in the job description and person specification documents attached
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date (note that Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application)
Desirable- Higher Degree (e.g. PhD, MD, MS)
ExperienceEssential- Broad training and experience in general paediatrics
Desirable- Special interest to complement the work of the department, especially unscheduled care
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of active engagement with appraisal and revalidation
ResearchEssential- Evidence of active research interests
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
ManagementEssential- Evidence of leadership skills
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: Children's Hospital for Wales, Heath Park, CARDIFF, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant General Paediatrician and Clinical Lead
Dr Daniel Rigler
Daniel.rigler@wales.nhs.uk
02921847181
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