Job summary
The post will be a part of the Surgical Junior Doctor tier at University Hospital Llandough, taking a share of the on call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of surgical conditions including Orthopaedics, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology, while being fully supported by an appropriate junior and senior team.

The posts are available from 7th August 2026

This will include access to clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities. The successful applicant will gain experience across a range of general surgical ward areas. The post has a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected surgical on call rota.

Exposure to a specialty at F3 grade can help to round out a CV, meet portfolio requirements & clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post in a specialty.

We aim to deliver the best experience and training possible, within the service requirements of the hospital.

Main duties of the job
The post will be a part of the Surgical Junior Doctor tier at University Hospital Llandough, taking a share of the on call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of surgical conditions including Orthopaedics, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology, while being fully supported by an appropriate junior and senior team.

The posts are available from 7th August 2026

This will include access to clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities. The successful applicant will gain experience across a range of general surgical ward areas. The post has a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected surgical on call rota.

Exposure to a specialty at F3 grade can help to round out a CV, meet portfolio requirements & clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post in a specialty.

We aim to deliver the best experience and training possible, within the service requirements of the hospital.

About us
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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PhD
• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• MRCS (UK) Part 1

Experience

• Clinical experience
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in day and short stay surgery

Skills

• 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

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

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other requirements

• Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.