Job summary
We are delighted to offer this opportunity to join our team of paediatric emergency physicians at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales (UHW). These posts are aimed at middle grade doctors in Emergency Medicine or paediatrics with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

The post is available from 4th August 2027 to 2nd August 2028.

Appointees can have up to 30% of their time devoted to one or more of the above activities which will be facilitated through links with the EMAC at Cardiff University with use of an office based in the university

Appointees will have 70% of their time allocated to clinical duties in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. They will participate in the out-of-hours rota.

Main duties of the job
You will provide a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of accidents and acute emergencies.

You will have responsibility for the care of patients in your charge and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Department's Operational Policy.

You will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department in the UHB.

Excellent opportunities are available to pursue research, both those currently being undertaken in the Department and those of interest to the individual.

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

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Life Support provider status on ALS, APLS or ATLS/ETC
• Paediatric Life Support provider status on PILS, APLS or EPLS
• Current GMC Certificate With Full License to Practice

Desirable

• MCEM
• Intercalated Degree
• Academic Excellence
• Instructor status in Life support Courses

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• 12 months experience of working in Paediatric Emergency Medicine or Emergency Medicine in the UK as a middle grade (i.e. able to lead a department at night with remote supervision).
• 4 years of post graduate experience in specialities relevant to emergency medicine

Desirable

• Some experience in paediatrics, intensive care, anaesthesia, acute medicine.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE , ABILITIES

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical and legal topics with patients and colleagues
• Special interest or previous experience in medicolegal medicine.
• Evidence of recent quality improvement projects or audit.

Desirable

• Evidence of Teaching experience

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 (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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).