Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £70,380 to £80,730 a year
Contract: Fixed-term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP121.26
Job locations: UHW, Heath park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom

Closing date: 24 July 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in the department of Ophthalmology, based at University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff) and Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend) to commence on the below date:

Start date: 1st September 2027 Fixed Term for 12 months).

The post holder will undertake Oculoplastic outpatients clinics, Theatre listsand research. The appointee will join an established team of 16 Consultant Surgeons providing a comprehensive and high quality patient care service across all ophthalmology practice.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. Applicants must ensure they provide the names and contact details of referees covering at least the last three years of their employment/training history in full.

Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in the department of Ophthalmology, based at University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff) and Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend) to commence on the below date periods:

Start date: 1st September 2027 Fixed Term for 12 months).

The post holder will undertake Oculoplastic outpatients clinics, Theatre listsand research. The appointee will join an established team of 16 Consultant Surgeons providing a comprehensive and high quality patient care service across all ophthalmology practice.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. Applicants must ensure they provide the names and contact details of referees covering at least the last three years of their employment/training history in full.

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
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in the department of Ophthalmology, based at University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff) and Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend) to commence on the below date:

Start date: 1st September 2027 Fixed Term for 12 months).

The post holder will undertake Oculoplastic outpatients clinics, Theatre listsand research. The appointee will join an established team of 16 Consultant Surgeons providing a comprehensive and high quality patient care service across all ophthalmology practice.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. Applicants must ensure they provide the names and contact details of referees covering at least the last three years of their employment/training history in full.

Please see Job description for full details.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registration / License to Practise
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Radiation Protection training / willing to attend next available course

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PHD

Experience
Essential

• Completion / near completion og Higher Surgical Training or equivalent
• Competence in oculoplastic surgery at UK registrar level

Skills / Knowledge
Essential

• Researching / Teaching / Audit experience

Additional Clinical Experience
Essential

• Experienced independent cataract surgery

Desirable

• TSC in oculoplastic surgery

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).

Additional information
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: UHW, Heath park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Anjana Haridas
Anjana.Haridas@wales.nhs.uk
02920742083