About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Fixed Term Appointment for Service post (FTSA) in Neurology at CT Level within the Neurology department based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is for a 6-month fixed term period from 5th August 2026 to 2nd February 2027 and is not recognised for training.
The successful candidate will receive training at a tertiary neuroscience centre working on the neurology ward and the neurology day unit. The department also incudes a neurosciences research unit and an epilepsy video-telemetry suite. There will be exposure to a range of acute and long-term neurological conditions while being full supported by an appropriate senior team.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide specialist care to neurological patients at the University Hospital of Wales. This includes providing ward cover Monday to Friday, 9-5, supporting the Neurological Day Unit to ensure patients are consented and receive their regular treatments and managing ward referrals.
There will also be opportunities to be involved in teaching, research and audit projects.
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 description Job responsibilities
English - You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Cymraeg - Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or Equivalent Full GMC registration with a full licence to practice
Desirable
Intercalated Degree MSc or PHD Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc
Experience Essential
Fulfils entry for IMT Training Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
Clinical experience in Neurology
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 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 Research and interests relevant to specialty Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Audit Teaching
Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics Essential
Motivated and efficient Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues Flexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
Ability to speak welsh
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)