About this role
Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3) with an Interest In Echocardiography, Research Or Sustainability- Adult Critical Care.
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3) with an Interest In Echocardiography, Research Or Sustainability in Adult Critical Care at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board based at the University Hospital of Wales.
The post will be available from February 2026.
Main duties of the job Echocardiography The successful candidate would get protected time (average 1 day per week) over the course of the year in order to achieve the British Society of Echocardiography level 1 accreditation and to become independent in performing transthoracic echocardiography studies on critical care patients. They would have regular 1 to 1 echo lists with an BSE accredited intensivist as well as input into echo governance meetings. There is also the opportunity to develop the critical care echo service and quality improvement projects related to the service. Research The successful applicant would work as part of our research team (1-2 days per week) As well as helping with clinical duties as part of the trial team (such as muscle ultrasound and bronchoscopy) they would also contribute to day to day conduct of trials, coordinate requirements for future trials and take part in safety and outcome reporting. They would be encouraged to attend funded research courses, national and international meetings and help with research education. Within in their year the appointee may be able to act as part of the local trial management group (co-Principal Investigator) They would have time to plan, set up and possibly run their own research (with support from the team) and publish their results.
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 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
MBBS or equivalent Medical Qualification
Desirable
Intercalated Degree MSc or PHD Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Previous Experience Essential
18 Months full-time as Anaesthetics / Critical Care trainee (CT or equivalent level) Initial Assessment of Competency Primary FRCA or equivalent ALS
Desirable
Postgraduate Fellowship/Membership
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills Up to date with current medical practices Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary. Teaching Experience
Desirable
Audit Teaching
Attitude Aptitudes and Personal Characteristics Essential
Motivated and efficient Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues. Flexible, caring and hardworking Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities Essential
Evidence to work both alone and in a team Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Other Requirements Essential
Current GMC certificate with a licence to practise (o Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract o Satisfactory Health Clearance o Satisfactory DBS Clearance)
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 Critical Care Medical Staff
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)