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Job summary

Main area
Neurology
Grade
Junior FTSA in Neurology (CT Level)
Contract
5 months (Fixed Term Contract)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (Stroke On Calls 1:9)
Job ref
001-MP159.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£56,925 - £64,170 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/08/2026 23:59

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Junior Fixed Term Appointment for Service in Neurology (CT Level)

Junior FTSA in Neurology (CT Level)

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Fixed Term Appointment for Service post (FTSA) in Neurology at CT Level within the Neurology department based at the University Hospital of Wales.  The post is for a 6-month fixed term period from 5th August 2026 to 2nd February 2027 and is not recognised for training.

The successful candidate will receive training at a tertiary neuroscience centre working on the neurology ward and the neurology day unit.  The department also incudes a neurosciences research unit and an epilepsy video-telemetry suite.  There will be exposure to a range of acute and long-term neurological conditions while being full supported by an appropriate senior team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide specialist care to neurological patients at the University Hospital of Wales.  This includes providing ward cover Monday to Friday, 9-5, supporting the Neurological Day Unit to ensure patients are consented and receive their regular treatments and managing ward referrals.

There will also be opportunities to be involved in teaching, research and audit projects.

Working for our organisation

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Cymraeg -  Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wedi’u hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a full licence to practice
Desirable criteria
  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Fulfils entry for IMT Training
  • Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical experience in Neurology

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Audit
  • Teaching

Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria
  • Motivated and efficient
  • Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • Flexible, caring and hard working
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak welsh

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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

Please note that this vacancy will close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please therefore complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Robin Corkill
Job title
Clinical Director, Medical Neurosciences
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 745274
Additional information

Dr Marc Edwards - Consultant Neurologist

[email protected]

Tel: 02921 841025

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