Job summary
- Main area
- General Surgery and Vascular
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT1/2)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 months (This post will participate in the EGS on call)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (This post will participate in the EGS on call)
- Job ref
- 001-MP072.26
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £47,946 - £74,328 pro rate
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
FSTA Core Trainee in Vascular Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT1/2)
Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
Job overview
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.
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
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 criteria
- • MBBS or equivalent
- • Current GMC certificate
- • Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
- • ATLS Provider
Desirable criteria
- • Intercalated Degree
- • MSc or PHD
- • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of middle grade
- experience in Vascular or general surgery
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills
- Verbal and written - Up to date with current medical practices
Desirable criteria
- Audit
- Teaching
- Research
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- • Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- • Flexible, caring and hardworking
- • Ability to work as part of a team
Special Interests
Desirable criteria
- Intention to take up Vascular surgery as ‘sub specialist’ interest.
Other
Essential criteria
- Resident when on-call
- Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
- Satisfactory Health Clearance
- Satisfactory DBS Clearance
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 not necessary
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lewis Meecham
- Job title
- Clinical Director and Vascular Consultant Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920 743356
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