Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) in Surgery with an anticipated start date of 6th August 2025. The 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
The postholder will be required to work at both University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL)
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 Transplant Surgery. The timetable for this period 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 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.
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 licence to practice
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Teaching Experience
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
Desirable
- UK Clinical experience in specialty
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Special interest in Medical Education
- Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of C21 curriculum
- experience of simulation based teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completion of Foundation Training
- Full current GMC Registration with licence to practice
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Teaching Experience
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
Desirable
- UK Clinical experience in specialty
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Special interest in Medical Education
- Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of C21 curriculum
- experience of simulation based teaching
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).
