Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Clinical Fellow - Paediatric Persistent Pain

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to support the establishment and development of a new, evidence and value-based model of care to meet the needs of children and young people with persistent pain and their families. The post is suitable for doctors at any stage of their training post completion of the Foundation Programme. The role is unbanded 5 sessions (18.75hr) and is open to doctors in paediatrics, primary and adult hospital care and mental health services with suitable support where there are training needs and provided there is registration to work in the UK.

We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high-profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals. Whilst the posts on offer are not recognised for training, we do offer candidates excellent equal educational opportunities to Deanery trainees, including study leave and rotas.

Main duties of the job

Indicative duties for the role will include:

? Approximately 1.5 clinics per week including those in persistent pain and rheumatology, plus administrative support

? Assessing and supporting inpatient referrals and other ward work

? Service development / quality improvement

? support for an integrated network of care

? Interdisciplinary team working

? Teaching and support for community of practice

There are currently no plans or funds for out of hours commitments. This can be discussed on an individual basis and addressed where suitable funding is available.

All Junior Doctor posts in the UHB are compliant with the New Deal and the European Working Time Directive. You will be advised of the working pattern for this post prior to taking up your appointment.

University Hospital Llandough and University Hospital of Wales operate a 'Hospital at Night' rota and you will be advised of your requirement to participate in this rota prior to your commencement in the post.

The successful applicant will be expected to partake in the teaching commitments of the Child Health Department, including teaching of undergraduates, nursing staff and postgraduate trainees.

A full job description is attached for the role.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience 43821 - 68330

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-MP078.25

Job locations

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or recognised equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • MSc or PhD
  • Intercalated Degree
  • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience including ward and clinic duties
  • Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Evidence of interest in paediatrics, or mental health or rehabilitation or primary care

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working and ability to work across organisations
  • Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Up to date with current medical practices
  • Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
  • Research and interests relevant to specialty
  • Values aligned to those of the Health Board

Desirable

  • Audit skills
  • Teaching skills and knowledge

ATTITUDE, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

  • oMotivated and efficient
  • oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • oFlexible, caring and hardworking
  • oAbility to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • oAbility to speak Welsh

OTHER REQUIREMENTS e.g. On-call duty

Essential

  • oSatisfactory immigration / right to work status
  • oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • oSatisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or recognised equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • MSc or PhD
  • Intercalated Degree
  • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience including ward and clinic duties
  • Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • Evidence of interest in paediatrics, or mental health or rehabilitation or primary care

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working and ability to work across organisations
  • Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Up to date with current medical practices
  • Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
  • Research and interests relevant to specialty
  • Values aligned to those of the Health Board

Desirable

  • Audit skills
  • Teaching skills and knowledge

ATTITUDE, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

  • oMotivated and efficient
  • oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • oFlexible, caring and hardworking
  • oAbility to work as part of a team

Desirable

  • oAbility to speak Welsh

OTHER REQUIREMENTS e.g. On-call duty

Essential

  • oSatisfactory immigration / right to work status
  • oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • oSatisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent

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

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Rheumatologist / Clinical Lead

Nick Wilkinson

nick.wilkinson@wales.nhs.uk

07944723273

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience 43821 - 68330

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-MP078.25

Job locations

Children's Hospital for Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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