Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Fixed term Service appointment Specialty Registrar (higher) until 31 July 2025 at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in the Haematology directorate, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
This post is available from 1 February 2025.
This post is not recognised for Training
The haematology department consists of 26 inpatient beds, 10 Blood and Marrow Transplantation beds, day and ambulatory care units, a dedicated Haemostasis and Thrombosis service and full array laboratory haematology services.
Applicants should have MRCP or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in all aspects of haematology including outpatients, liaison, inpatients, Day Unit, and emergency care.
The candidate will be part of an on call rota and all clinical care will be supervised and supported by the haematology consultants.
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 Person Specification attached within the supporting documents and the additional information in the main advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a Person Specification attached within the supporting documents and the additional information in the main advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP(UK) full diploma
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, MSc or PHD, Academic /excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc. )
Clinical Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Experience, Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- Demonstrable 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
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Haematology
Audit & Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP(UK) full diploma
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, MSc or PHD, Academic /excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc. )
Clinical Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Experience, Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- Demonstrable 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
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Haematology
Audit & Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
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).
