Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

FSTA Core Trainee in Vascular Surgery

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

The post will be based at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Following vascular centralisation arterial surgery (for residents in Cardiff and Vale UHB and Aneurin Bevan UHB areas) is only performed on the University Hospital of Wales Hub site.

The post will be part of the trainee doctors participating in ward, emergency department, outpatients clinics and operating theatre work alongside other trainee's and will be fully supported by the Vascular Surgeon's.

The post holder will also be required to support the General Surgery team in required to cover surgical wards, including participating in the emergency General Surgery on call rota.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Following vascular centralisation arterial surgery (for residents in Cardiff and Vale UHB and Aneurin Bevan UHB areas) is only performed on the University Hospital of Wales Hub site.

The post will be part of the trainee doctors participating in ward, emergency department, outpatients clinics and operating theatre work alongside other trainee's and will be fully supported by the Vascular Surgeon's.

The post holder will also be required to support the General Surgery team in required to cover surgical wards, including participating in the emergency General Surgery on call rota.

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

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£47,946 to £74,328 a year pro rate

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP072.26

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description and person specification

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description and person specification

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent
  • oCurrent GMC certificate
  • o Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
  • oATLS Provider

Desirable

  • oIntercalated Degree
  • oMSc or PHD
  • oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of middle grade
  • experience in Vascular or general surgery

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Verbal and written - Up to date with current medical practices

Desirable

  • Audit
  • Teaching
  • Research

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • oMotivated and efficient
  • Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • oFlexible, caring and hardworking
  • oAbility to work as part of a team

Special Interests

Desirable

  • Intention to take up Vascular surgery as 'sub specialist' interest.

Other

Essential

  • Resident when on-call
  • Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
  • Satisfactory Health Clearance
  • Satisfactory DBS Clearance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent
  • oCurrent GMC certificate
  • o Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
  • oATLS Provider

Desirable

  • oIntercalated Degree
  • oMSc or PHD
  • oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of middle grade
  • experience in Vascular or general surgery

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Verbal and written - Up to date with current medical practices

Desirable

  • Audit
  • Teaching
  • Research

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • oMotivated and efficient
  • Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • oFlexible, caring and hardworking
  • oAbility to work as part of a team

Special Interests

Desirable

  • Intention to take up Vascular surgery as 'sub specialist' interest.

Other

Essential

  • Resident when on-call
  • Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
  • Satisfactory Health Clearance
  • Satisfactory DBS Clearance

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

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director and Vascular Consultant Surgeon

Lewis Meecham

lewis.meecham@wales.nhs.uk

02920743356

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£47,946 to £74,328 a year pro rate

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP072.26

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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