Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry with an anticipated start date of 6th August 2025. This post is for one year initially with scope to extend for a further 12 months.
The post is full time, 10 sessions per week, compromising of 50% teaching and 50% clinical time. Any out of hours work will be paid at a suppliment as agreed by the Clinical Board
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 .
Main duties of the job
Teaching is a 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. The successful applicant will have an honorary contract with Cardiff University with the title Honorary Lecturer.
Clinical time will be spent in Psychiatry. The timetable and sub-specialty will be agreed to enable the appointee to work at a level that is suitable for their stage of training.
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
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
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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
- Full current GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable academic excellence (eg intercalated degree, prizes, merits etc.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of current clinical practice
- Demonstrable experience in undergraduate teaching
- Experience of working within the clinical specialty
Desirable
- Understanding of principles of medical education
- Experience in delivery of simulation based teaching
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Special interest in medical education
- Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of C21 curriculum
- Excellent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completion of Foundation Training
- Full current GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable academic excellence (eg intercalated degree, prizes, merits etc.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of current clinical practice
- Demonstrable experience in undergraduate teaching
- Experience of working within the clinical specialty
Desirable
- Understanding of principles of medical education
- Experience in delivery of simulation based teaching
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Special interest in medical education
- Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of C21 curriculum
- Excellent IT skills
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).
