Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Fixed Term Service Appointment post (FTSA) in Neurology at Registrar (STRH) level within the department of Neurology based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is for a 6-month fixed term period (5th August 2026 to 2nd February 2027). This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate interested in a career in neurology to work at registrar training grade level in the neurosciences department Cardiff.

Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job will be working alongside current specialist registrars and internal medicine trainees, under consultant supervision, managing the inpatient neurology ward and junior medical team, outpatient clinics and day unit, and be part of the out-of-hours resident on- call rota (evenings only till 9.30pm and weekend days). The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full range of acute and long-term neurological conditions and have training opportunities alongside the other registrars in the department, and to develop their own interests or projects within the needs of the department. Applicants need to have completed MRCP (part 2 and PACES), or equivalent; some previous experience in a neurology post would be an advantage but not essential.

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 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
• Full GMC registration with a 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/Aptitude/Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hardworking

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, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director, Medical Neurosciences
Robin Corkill
Robin.Corkill2@wales.nhs.uk
02920748730

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