Job summary

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post to support the delivery of care within the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group for under 18s in Cardiff and Vale.

The Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group is driving forward the transformational agenda for CAMH services in Wales with the development of existing services in line with the new Mental Health strategy and stepped care model.

Our new colleague will be an enthusiastic and committed psychiatrist with an interest in service development and with a strong desire to help service users and families.

Working alongside the teams, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment and management to contribute to formulation and diagnosis, and the delivery of care.

As a psychiatrist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and supporting families with care planning.

Care co-ordination, consultation, supervision and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team will be key aspects of the role, as well as partnership working with health, education and social care. The post holder will be supported in this role by Consultant Child Psychiatrist and with appropriate areas of skill that require development and further training.

This is a 0.5 WTE - 5 session fixed term, 2 year post within the Community Intensive Therapies Team

Main duties of the job

The Post Holder will work in the CIT Team of the Crisis pathway providing Part 2 work under the Mental Health Measure (Wales 2010)

The Main responsibilities of the post:

- Undertake comprehensive Psychiatric assessment and and formulate mangeemnt plans

- Provide pharmacological treatment for range of severe and endring mental health disorder

- Contribute multidiciplinary team working

- Support teaching to medical students and other staff

- Maintain CPD

- Participate in regular supervision

- No out of hours duties

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£64,292 to £102,689 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-MP157.26

Job locations

St David's Hospital, St David’s Children’s Centre, EWMH Clinic

St David's Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

United Kingdom

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

• oMBBS or recognised equivalent oEligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise oSection 12 MHA or support to gain this

Desirable

• oAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)

Experience

Essential

• oFour years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies. At least part of psychiatry experience to be in the UK

Desirable

• oAssessment of emergencies

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working . 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 . Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance . Values aligned to those of the Health Board . At least part of the specialty training programme or relevant experience should be in the UK

Desirable

• oAudit oTeaching oComputing skills oResearch interests relevant to the specialty

Personal Qualities

Essential

• . Motivated and efficient . Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues . Flexible, caring and hard working . Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alon

Other Requirments

Essential

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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMBBS or recognised equivalent oEligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise oSection 12 MHA or support to gain this Desirable oAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.) Experience Essential oFour years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies. At least part of psychiatry experience to be in the UK Desirable oAssessment of emergencies Skills Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working . 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 . Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance . Values aligned to those of the Health Board . At least part of the specialty training programme or relevant experience should be in the UK Desirable oAudit oTeaching oComputing skills oResearch interests relevant to the specialty Personal Qualities Essential . Motivated and efficient . Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues . Flexible, caring and hard working . Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alon Other Requirments Essential . Satisfactory immigration / right to work status . Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance . Satisfactory 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

St David's Hospital, St David’s Children’s Centre, EWMH Clinic

St David's Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

St David's Hospital, St David’s Children’s Centre, EWMH Clinic

St David's Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Design and technical implementation and support of the Health Board's IT Server Systems. Provision of support to staff, and where appropriate, training and mentoring of junior IT staff.

The term "IT Server Systems" refers to networked IT Systems (principally, but not limited to those serving file, applications, databases or other infrastructure services) using the Microsoft Windows or Linux Server operating systems.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months from the start date to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity exists within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Digital Operations Department for a Senior Server Consultant.

The Server Team maintain two main data centres which provide the compute and storage infrastructure to run critical applications for most of the UHB within a highly virtualised server environment. Increasingly there is a need to supplement this traditional on-premises hosting model and extend workloads into the cloud.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have an opening for a Band 7 Senior Server consultant who will provide technical expertise and leadership within the Server Team.

Successful applicants will deal with all technical aspects associated with the health and wellbeing of compute and storage infrastructure in order to ensure delivery of clinical and business services within the Health Board.

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and will want to work at pace to deliver change in an environment littered with interesting challenges.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC330-0926

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

SAC Building, UHW

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Skills /Knowledge

Essential

• High level of technical ability in hardware and software fault diagnosis.
• Proficiency with Network Troubleshooting tools
• Systems automation through scripting e.g PowerShell, Bash, Python, .NET/ C#

Desirable

• UNIX & Linux - installation, configuration and administration in an enterprise or corporate setting
• Veeam installation, configuration and administration

Experience

Essential

• (Min 4yrs) Windows Server installation (including associated infra services, AD, DNS, DHCP), configuration, and administration in a medium to large enterprise or corporate setting
• (Min 4yrs) Infrastructure, installation and setup (e.g. physical server, storage array/SAN, network load balancer commissioning)
• (Min 4yrs) Troubleshooting hardware and software faults at 2nd or 3rd line level

Desirable

• UNIX/Linux Server installation, configuration, and administration in an enterprise or corporate setting
• Azure or AWS Administration Experience
• System Monitoring (inc. SIEM, SNMP & Performance monitoring).
• IIS Configuration and Management
• MS SQL Server Administration and Management
• SAN and Storage array configuration and management. Familiarity with fibre channel host attachment and MPIO.
• IT Project management

Qualifications

Essential

• Achieved Grade or 4 years experience

Desirable

• Relevant IT certifications relating to Microsoft, Linux, VMWare, Veeam ITIL, Azure or AWS e.g. VMWare VCP Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified SysOps Administrator AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Provisioning and administering servers and services in Azure and AWS

Desirable

• Infrastructure-as-Code development and deployment using Terraform, CFN or CDK
• CI/CD Pipeline and workflow experience- GitHub Actions or AWS Code Deploy
• Git based Source Code Management (SCM)
• AWS LZA, Control Tower

Person Specification Skills /Knowledge Essential High level of technical ability in hardware and software fault diagnosis. Proficiency with Network Troubleshooting tools Systems automation through scripting e.g PowerShell, Bash, Python, .NET/ C# Desirable UNIX & Linux - installation, configuration and administration in an enterprise or corporate setting Veeam installation, configuration and administration Experience Essential (Min 4yrs) Windows Server installation (including associated infra services, AD, DNS, DHCP), configuration, and administration in a medium to large enterprise or corporate setting (Min 4yrs) Infrastructure, installation and setup (e.g. physical server, storage array/SAN, network load balancer commissioning) (Min 4yrs) Troubleshooting hardware and software faults at 2nd or 3rd line level Desirable UNIX/Linux Server installation, configuration, and administration in an enterprise or corporate setting Azure or AWS Administration Experience System Monitoring (inc. SIEM, SNMP & Performance monitoring). IIS Configuration and Management MS SQL Server Administration and Management SAN and Storage array configuration and management. Familiarity with fibre channel host attachment and MPIO. IT Project management Qualifications Essential Achieved Grade or 4 years experience Desirable Relevant IT certifications relating to Microsoft, Linux, VMWare, Veeam ITIL, Azure or AWS e.g. VMWare VCP Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified SysOps Administrator AWS Certified Solutions Architect Special Knowledge Essential Provisioning and administering servers and services in Azure and AWS Desirable Infrastructure-as-Code development and deployment using Terraform, CFN or CDK CI/CD Pipeline and workflow experience- GitHub Actions or AWS Code Deploy Git based Source Code Management (SCM) AWS LZA, Control Tower

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

SAC Building, UHW

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

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

SAC Building, UHW

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Junior Clinical Fellow in ENT (F2 Equivalent) - (Tier 1)

Location: Cardiff and Vale UHBSalary: £56,925 per annumContract: Fixed Term (12 months)Hours: Full-time (40 hours + on-call commitment)

About the Role

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking to recruit 2 Junior Clinical Fellow (F2 equivalent) to join the ENT Tier 1 rota.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy ENT service, providing essential frontline care across inpatient, emergency, and elective pathways. The roles are primarily service-driven posts designed to support safe rota delivery, improve patient flow, and enhance training capacity within the department.

What We Offer

• Experience in a busy tertiary ENT service
• Opportunities to develop clinical skills in ENT
• Supportive consultant-led team
• Study leave (where applicable)
• Potential career progression into surgical or specialty training

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Completion of Foundation Year 1 (FY1)
• Equivalent experience to Foundation Year 2

Desirable

• Previous ENT or surgical experience
• ALS certification

Informal Enquiries

Mr Pranter Brahmabhatt / Mr Sandeep Berry

Michelle Harding Service Manager 02920 746460

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the ENT Tier 1 on-call rota, including nights and weekends
• Assess and manage acute ENT presentations in ED, wards, and on-call settings
• Support inpatient care and ward rounds
• Assist in theatre and elective activity where appropriate
• Contribute to patient safety, clinical governance, and audit

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 summary

This post is available from 4th August 2027 until 1st August 2028and is not recognised for training.

We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine And Community Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine to join our enthusiastic and expanding team in Cardiff.

This exciting new post is aimed at providing further experience in Major Trauma within a Major Trauma Centre, whilst working as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine within a busy tertiary Emergency Department.

The job is designed to be an enjoyable, CV-enhancing post which will attract high calibre candidates.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of accidents and acute emergencies.

You will have responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Department's Operational Policy.

You will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

The successful candidate will participate in a rota together with their other colleagues to ensure cover of the Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales and Minor Injuries Unit.

The post holder will be part of a team of junior doctors supporting a 24-hour shop-floor rota. Details of the working pattern of this post will be provided prior to taking up the appointment. It is anticipated that the banding will be at the Wales contract rate.

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 summary

Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

This post is available from December 2026 for 1 year

Main duties of the job

Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

The post holder will be expected to carry out surgery, as well as provide expertise in the diagnosis, assessment and on-going management of oesophagogastric cancer and general surgery patients.

This one year programmed in General and Upper GI will provided training and experience in all aspects of care for patients.

the postholder will be supervised by Mr Tarig Abdelrahman, Lead Consultant Surgeon for Upper GI and will work with the Upper GI Surgeons associated with the programme.

On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have skills appropriate to a Surgeon with a special interest in Upper GI.

The one year programme is based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is subject to review after six months and continuation in the post is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced, passionate and dynamic nurse to undertake the role of Teenage Cancer Trust Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. This autonomous individual will be employed by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, but will work across the South East Wales region - including Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Velindre NHS Trust. Through job planning, the post holder will based across hospitals in the South East Wales area. We are looking for a motivated individual to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Teenager and Young Adults with cancer.

This post is fixed term for 26 months to October 2028 due to funding.

Main duties of the job

This CNS will work with a wide range multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure that all TYA patients receive age appropriate care and emotional support regardless of where they are treated in South East Wales.

The successful candidate will promote excellence in nursing practice through the delivery of higher level nursing care to young people with cancer. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the CNS will provide a seamless quality pathway for TYA cancer patients throughout their treatment; from admission to discharge.

The CNS will work within different clinical settings to best support the needs of the young person. They will assist in the co-ordination of all patient services ensuring that such services are patient focused and reflects the philosophy of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

In collaboration with the TYA Lead Clinician and TYA Senior Nurse, the CNS will have a key role in the development and co-ordination of cancer services for young people closer to home.

The CNS will work with the TYA Senior Nurse and local Cancer Lead Nurses to provide focused and professional leadership for nurses delivering care for TYA cancer patients. The post holder will adopt an educational role to enhance the specialist knowledge of all professional groups involved in the care of TYA cancer patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 summary

A vacancy has arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Service of the Cardiff and Vale locality.

This post requires full registration with the General Dental Council.

These fixed term posts are offered for a fixed term period until 31st August 2027 and will commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide the opportunity to gain a wide expereince in treating a range of patients within the CDS patient demographic,

Clinical experience will include treating patients with complex healthneeds - which may include medical, physical or mental health needs, together withthe provision of dental care for looked after children orchildren with high rates of dental disease, and frail and vulnerableolder people.

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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job summary

We are hoping to appoint a subspecialist fellow in Gynaecological Oncology to work within the University Hospital of Wales Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in an RCOG accredited training role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee to undertake advanced subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's ESGO-accredited training centre. Based primarily at the University Hospital of Wales, the post offers comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of gynaecological cancer care within a high-volume tertiary referral service managing over 400 new cancers annually. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of gynaecological oncologists within a highly regarded multidisciplinary programme, gaining extensive experience in complex cancer surgery, oncology clinics, colposcopy, multidisciplinary decision-making and perioperative care. Dedicated educational time, structured mentorship, research and quality improvement opportunities, and access to nationally recognised training programmes will support the development of both clinical and surgical expertise. In addition, participation in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call rota will ensure maintenance of broader specialist skills, making this an ideal post for trainees seeking a future consultant career in Gynaecological Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will participate in a 3-tier on-call rota, typically allocated to the third-tier (3rd on-call) level. Adjustment of the allocated rota tier may be considered depending on the candidate's prior experience and service needs.

Please note that both the on-call frequency and specific tier assignments remain flexible and subject to ongoing departmental and service needs. The post will therefore have flexible banding payment depending on the on-call frequency being worked. Changes to the on-call frequency will be communicated in writing 6 weeks prior to the change.

The successful candidates will attend and contribute to the weekly postgraduate teaching programme, audit and research activities within the department in addition to providing clinical care. They will also be involved in delivering undergraduate medical education.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£56,925 to £80,730 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP169.26

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full remit of the subspecialist trainee fellowship in gynaecological oncology can be found within the job description and person specification

Job description Job responsibilities The full remit of the subspecialist trainee fellowship in gynaecological oncology can be found within the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOG

Experience

Essential

• oCompleted SITM in Gynaecology core surgical skills
• oCompleted SITM in Gynaecological Oncology
• oIn ST training

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates experience in advanced surgical skills
• oDemonstrates ability to provide safe patient care
• oDemonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
• oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.

Research

Essential

• oUnderstanding of research principles

Teaching

Essential

• oWillingness and ability to contribute to departmental and health board teaching programmes.

Management of change and quality improvement

Essential

• oDemonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS
• monstrates willingness to implement evidence-based practice.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent MRCOG Experience Essential oCompleted SITM in Gynaecology core surgical skills oCompleted SITM in Gynaecological Oncology oIn ST training Skills Essential oDemonstrates experience in advanced surgical skills oDemonstrates ability to provide safe patient care oDemonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge. oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Clinical Governance Essential oEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Research Essential oUnderstanding of research principles Teaching Essential oWillingness and ability to contribute to departmental and health board teaching programmes. Management of change and quality improvement Essential oDemonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS monstrates willingness to implement evidence-based practice.

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

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

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

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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