Job Description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) at a pivotal time, as we establish a brand-new, in-house neurology service. This is a rare chance to be involved from the outset--shaping the future of neurology care in our region and making a lasting impact on patient outcomes.



Currently, neurology services are commissioned through a neighbouring health board. This new post marks the first step in developing a dedicated CTMUHB-led neurology service, with a strong focus on liaison neurology and close alignment with our stroke services. The role includes leadership in stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy, with a focus on early intervention and diagnosis through front door sessions, hot clinics, and general neurology clinics. There is also scope to develop specialist clinics by mutual agreement.



Further information about this role, and working for CTM can be found here:



https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/staff/staff-only-documents/neurology-recruitment-pack-pdf/



You will play a key role in designing and delivering a liaison neurology model for CTM, working in close collaboration with colleagues at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB), our tertiary referral centre. Strong clinical governance and operational support will be provided through established links with C&V, including protected time to attend tertiary MDTs and CPD meetings.

Key Features of the Role:

Help develop a liaison neurology model in collaboration with Cardiff & Vale UHB. Deliver acute neurology care, including front door assessments, urgent and general clinics. Support stroke services alongside a team of five experienced stroke consultants, contributing to a 1:6 on-call rota, primarily delivered from home. Work closely with senior colleagues across District General Hospitals, Primary Care, and other clinical teams. Flexibility to choose a base location, with travel to other CTM sites as required. Dedicated office accommodation, full IT access across all bases and clinical areas. Full time administrative and secretarial support provided. Autonomy to organise your professional day, with clear expectations for availability during working hours.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking less than full-time or flexible working arrangements. CTMUHB is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.



English and/or welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

Interview Date:

January 7th 2026



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.



To be involved in all aspects of acute neurology services--including front door assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as urgent and general neurology clinics. To deliver front door assessment and treatment for stroke, as part of a team of five other existing stroke consultants. Stroke admissions will be admitted under stroke consultants, involvement for this post is focused on the initial diagnosis and management, and includes a 1:6 on call (from home) providing thrombolysis and thrombectomy advice. To provide advice and support to medical teams dealing with patients with neurological problems Support the development of a liaison neurology service in CTM more widely, working with colleagues I both stroke and neurology within this health board and the local tertiary centre. Provide supervision for the junior/resident doctor colleagues and advanced care practitioners Play an active role in the education and training of medical, nursing and other staff. Liaise effectively with members of the team, other services within the Health Board, general practitioners and other agencies. Contribute to the management of the service by attendance at appropriate committees and meetings, by involvement in audit and by taking on specific management roles which may, from time to time, be agreed. * Maintain their professional knowledge base and competency by involvement in continuing professional development (CPD) and to take part in the Wales revalidation process.