Job summary We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join our enthusiastic and expanding team in Cardiff. This post is available from 6th August 2025 for 12 months and is not recognised for training. This exciting new post is aimed at providing further experience in Major Trauma within a Major Trauma Centre, whilst working as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine within a busy tertiary Emergency Department. The job is designed to be an enjoyable, CV-enhancing post which will attract high calibre candidates. Main duties of the job The successful candidate would work at the MTC (University Hospital Wales, Cardiff) spending 70% of their time in hospital and 30% of their time on towards various aspects of Major Trauma. They will be joining a well-staffed and supportive hospital team containing 25 Consultants and 13 Registrars in Emergency Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to help build a system dedicated to improving emergency care in the vibrant city of Cardiff. There are very few opportunities nationally for trainees to develop and gain first-hand experience in Major Trauma. This is a superb opportunity for trainees who wish to build on their portfolio. UHW has appointed a Consultant in Major Trauma who will be overlooking your training and encouraging participation in governance and quality improvement projects. Eligible candidates will be GMC registered doctors with at least 18 months experience of working in Emergency Medicine in the UK as a middle grade (i.e. able to lead a department at night with remote supervision) and at least 3 months experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, 6 months experience in Anaesthesia, 6 months experience in Intensive Care Medicine and 6 months experience in Acute General Medicine. 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. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £43,821 to £68,330 an hour Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-MP039.25 Job locations University Hospital Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Life Support provider status on ALS, APLS or ATLS/ETC MRCEM Desirable Intercalated Degree Academic Excellence Instructor status in Life support Courses PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential 12 months experience of working in 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 Major Trauma, paediatrics, intensive care, anaesthesia, acute medicine. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical and legal topics with patients and colleagues Evidence of recent quality improvement projects or audit. Desirable Evidence of Teaching experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Life Support provider status on ALS, APLS or ATLS/ETC MRCEM Desirable Intercalated Degree Academic Excellence Instructor status in Life support Courses PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential 12 months experience of working in 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 Major Trauma, paediatrics, intensive care, anaesthesia, acute medicine. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical and legal topics with patients and colleagues Evidence of recent quality improvement projects or audit. Desirable Evidence of Teaching experience 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 University Hospital Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)