Applications are invited for a FTSA (Lower) in Cardiothoracic Surgery based at the University Hospital of Wales. Post available to start in April 2025 until August 2025. The post is a 4 month contract. The post provides an excellent opportunity for those wishing to gain exposure to or develop their early experience in the challenging but hugely rewarding field of cardiothoracic surgery. Duties of the post include clinical management of cardiothoracic surgical patients in the ward, theatre, cardiac ITU, and outpatient environments. Successful applicants will be supported within the department by nurse practitioners, middle grade fellows and Specialist Registrars. While these posts will not be recognised for postgraduate training, they will take place in a teaching environment with operative exposure, supported by weekly local teaching, monthly regional programme, wet labs and ward-based development. These posts are not suitable for those at an advanced level or those who have completed training in Cardiothoracic surgery. 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. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.