Job summary
**This position is a fixed term contract dependant on which post you are accepted for and is not recognised for training**
We are currently recruiting for 2 Fixed Term Appointment for Service Foundation Year 1 Doctors to join the University Hospital of Wales & University Hospital Llandough.
The successful candidates will take part in a full shift on call rota (on call banded), and it is essential that applicants must be familiar with the UK healthcare system.
You will need to have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice to be considered for this role .
Computer literacy and a good standard of written and spoken English are both essential.
Main duties of the job
Successful individuals will join the following rotation/s and please indicate on which post you are interested in.
Post 1:
- Respiratory Medicine - 03/12/2025 until 31/03/2026
- General Surgery (HBP Surgery) - 01/04/2026 until 04/08/2026
Post 2:
- Trauma & Orthopaedics - 06/08/2025 until 02/12/2025
- Geriatric Medicine - 03/12/2025 until 31/03/2026
- Vascualr Surgery - 01/04/2026 until 04/08/2026
This gives you an amazing opportunity to take your foundation medical experience gained into an environment where you can develop skills.
These posts is not recognised for 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
- Day to day management of medical inpatients.
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Participation in the on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues absence.
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
- Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
- Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
- To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
- Keep clinical knowledge up to date by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient.
- Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and coordinating surgeon manner at all time
- Other duties to be outlined with consultants/SPR's
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Day to day management of medical inpatients.
- Manage time and clinical priorities effectively
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Participation in the on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues absence.
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
- Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
- Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
- To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
- Keep clinical knowledge up to date by continuous medical education in the best interest of the patient.
- Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and coordinating surgeon manner at all time
- Other duties to be outlined with consultants/SPR's
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC Registration
- The applicant must not have already successfully completed an F1 year and received a Foundation Programme Certificate of Completion (F1CC) or equivalent
Desirable
- The applicant has attained additional relevant qualifications e.g. ILS, ALS, ALERT.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS.
- Computer literate.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Experience of working in teams.
Attributes
Essential
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately;
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC Registration
- The applicant must not have already successfully completed an F1 year and received a Foundation Programme Certificate of Completion (F1CC) or equivalent
Desirable
- The applicant has attained additional relevant qualifications e.g. ILS, ALS, ALERT.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be of good standing and fit to practise medicine safely in accordance with GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS.
- Computer literate.
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Experience of working in teams.
Attributes
Essential
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately;
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales & University Hospital Llandough
Cardiff & Penarth
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
