Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry with an anticipated start date of 5th August 2026. This post is fixed term for one year.

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 .

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales

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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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 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

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).