Job summary
The post will be a part of the Acute/General medical doctor tier at University Hospital of Wales taking a share of the on call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of medical conditions while being fully supported by an appropriate junior and senior team.
Applications are invited for a number of Clinical Fellow 12 month fixed term posts starting from 5th August 2025.
The posts come with dedicated non-clinical time to work on projects whilst working at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's sites.
Applicants interested in a purely clinical role and also for less than 12 months would also be welcome but preference is given to people who commit for a year.
Under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 it is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that all personal data (information that is capable of identifying a living individual) relating to patients, staff and others to which they have access to in the course of employment is regarded as strictly confidential. Staff must refer to the Health Board's Data Protection Policy (available via UHB intranet) regarding their responsibilities'
Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost-effective approach will be expected.
Main duties of the job
TEACHING
The appointee will be expected to help in teaching aspects of diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases to junior medical staff and nursing staff.
RESEARCH
Personal clinical research will be encouraged in addition to participating in current programmes. In particular, participation in the research activities linked to community psychiatry will be encouraged.
ADMINISTRATIVE
You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
All Employees have an individual responsibility to adhere to the Infection Control Policy and to protect themselves, the patient, visitors and colleagues from the risk of infection. The individual responsibility will include the requirement to attend training at intervals determined by the Health Board and understand Infection Control issues as they pertain to their workplace. They will report any identified infection risk and take necessary precautions/actions to prevent transmission.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Current examples of clinical fellow projects include: Undergraduate Education in conjunction with BSMS, research, ultrasound, leadership, simulation and others, however future projects can be tailored depending on personal career needs/interest/development of training.
The Clinical Fellow posts are designed to help build CVs (in work time), as well as to stop you burning out because of too many clinical shifts and bad rostering. Despite being non-training posts, the feedback has been that similar posts in other departments have been brilliant for training and career progression and most people go onto get training positions afterwards in their chosen specialty and region or have a well needed year out of training.
These jobs are designed to support junior doctors whilst enabling sustainability and job satisfaction. It is great for those wishing to take some time out during specialist training or before starting training or prior to starting a consultant post.
You need to have completed F2. Full allowance of annual leave and bank holidays (whether worked or not) are allowed for.
The post has a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected medical on call rota.
Typically, a doctor who is new to the UK/NHS would start with duties in the acute medicine ward, where the range of experience and support is best suited to learning the practical aspects of the role. We aim to deliver the best experience and training possible, within the service requirements of the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Current examples of clinical fellow projects include: Undergraduate Education in conjunction with BSMS, research, ultrasound, leadership, simulation and others, however future projects can be tailored depending on personal career needs/interest/development of training.
The Clinical Fellow posts are designed to help build CVs (in work time), as well as to stop you burning out because of too many clinical shifts and bad rostering. Despite being non-training posts, the feedback has been that similar posts in other departments have been brilliant for training and career progression and most people go onto get training positions afterwards in their chosen specialty and region or have a well needed year out of training.
These jobs are designed to support junior doctors whilst enabling sustainability and job satisfaction. It is great for those wishing to take some time out during specialist training or before starting training or prior to starting a consultant post.
You need to have completed F2. Full allowance of annual leave and bank holidays (whether worked or not) are allowed for.
The post has a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected medical on call rota.
Typically, a doctor who is new to the UK/NHS would start with duties in the acute medicine ward, where the range of experience and support is best suited to learning the practical aspects of the role. We aim to deliver the best experience and training possible, within the service requirements of the hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCP part 1 and 2 written or equivalent MCEM
Desirable
- oAcademic Excellence - Prizes - Merits - Distinctions etc.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in UK at post-registration SHO level for 2 years or more.
- oTraining in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
Desirable
- oSome experience at SpR level in both Acute and specialty-related Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oInterest in either research, teaching, quality improvement or leadership
- oCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCP part 1 and 2 written or equivalent MCEM
Desirable
- oAcademic Excellence - Prizes - Merits - Distinctions etc.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in UK at post-registration SHO level for 2 years or more.
- oTraining in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
Desirable
- oSome experience at SpR level in both Acute and specialty-related Medicine.
Skills
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oInterest in either research, teaching, quality improvement or leadership
- oCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practise
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.
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.
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).
