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Job summary

Main area
English
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Teaching Registrar
Contract
12 months (fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
001-MP033.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£46,324 - £71,814 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/03/2026 23:59

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Clinical Teaching Fellow Ophthalmology

NHS Medical & Dental: Teaching Registrar

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) post in Ophthalmology for a fixed term 12 month period with a start date of 5th August 2026

The post is full time, 10 sessions per week, compromising of 70% teaching and 30% clinical time.

Any out of hours work will be paid at a supplement as agreed by the Directorate, however this post does not come with an automatic Banding. 

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

The post holder will work at both the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL).   

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking doctor with a strong interest in medical education

Main duties of the job

Teaching is a major component of the role (7 sessions) and the successful postholder will work closely with the Department of Medical Education, Specialty Lead and undergraduate tutors to deliver evidence based undergraduate education to Cardiff University School of Medicine medical students following the C21 curriculum. The postholder will also benefit from having an honorary contract with Cardiff University with the title Honorary Lecturer. 

Clinical time (3 sessions) will be spent working in Ophthalmology and the timetable for this period will be agreed to enable the appointee to work at a level suitable to their stage of training 

 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wedi’u hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

Person specification

Qualificiations

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Completion of Foundation Training
  • Full current GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Academic excellence

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Teaching Experience
  • Up to date with current medical practice
  • Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
Desirable criteria
  • UK clinical experience in specialty
  • Expereince of simulation teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Special interest in medical education
  • Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of C21 curriculum

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ms Wai Siene Ng
Job title
Conultant Ophthalmologist, Undergraduate Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 747747
Additional information

Ceri Hill, Medical Education Manager

[email protected] 

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