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Clinical Teaching Fellow - Medical Education

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

The closing date is 12 May 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) in Medical Education with an anticipated start date of 6th August 2025. The post is fixed term for 12 months.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking doctor with a strong interest in medical education. Support may also be available to pursue a postgraduate medical education based qualification

The post is full time, 10 sessions per week, there is no fixed clinical component but will be opportunity to spend time (1 day each week) in a specialty of choice. Any out of hours work undertaken will be paid at a suppliment as agreed by the Clinical Board

Postholders will be required to work at both University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL)

Main duties of the job

Teaching is the major component of the role and the successful postholder will work with the Department of Medical Education, Specialty Lead and undergraduate tutors to deliver evidence based undergraduate education to Cardiff and Swansea University medical students. Teaching opportunities will also include Foundation Training and simulation programme and involvement in careers sessions with local schools and colleges.

The successful applicant will have an honorary contract with Cardiff University with the title Honorary Lecturer.

About us

Cardiff 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.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£43,821 to £68,330 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP070.25

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4YU


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Completion of Foundation Training

Desirable

  • Academic Evidence

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of undergraduate medical student teaching
  • Up to date with current medical practice

Desirable

  • Understanding of C21 curriculum
  • experience of simulation based teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Special interest in Medical Education
  • Demonstrable communication and presentation skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of C21 curriculum
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Completion of Foundation Training

Desirable

  • Academic Evidence

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of undergraduate medical student teaching
  • Up to date with current medical practice

Desirable

  • Understanding of C21 curriculum
  • experience of simulation based teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Special interest in Medical Education
  • Demonstrable communication and presentation skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of C21 curriculum

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4YU


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4YU


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant / Undergraduate Faculty Lead

Dr Dawn Lau

Dawn.Lau@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£43,821 to £68,330 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP070.25

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4YU


Supporting documents

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