Job summary

This post is available from 4th August 2027 until 1st August 2028and is not recognised for training.

We are looking for a motivated Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine And Community Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine to join our enthusiastic and expanding team in Cardiff.

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

You will provide a service in the specialty 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.

The successful candidate will participate in a rota together with their other colleagues to ensure cover of the Emergency Unit at the University Hospital of Wales and Minor Injuries Unit.

The post holder will be part of a team of junior doctors supporting a 24-hour shop-floor rota. Details of the working pattern of this post will be provided prior to taking up the appointment. It is anticipated that the banding will be at the Wales contract rate.

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 summary

Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in General & Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon

This post is available from December 2026 for 1 year

Main duties of the job

Only Post CCT applicants Need Apply

The post holder will be expected to carry out surgery, as well as provide expertise in the diagnosis, assessment and on-going management of oesophagogastric cancer and general surgery patients.

This one year programmed in General and Upper GI will provided training and experience in all aspects of care for patients.

the postholder will be supervised by Mr Tarig Abdelrahman, Lead Consultant Surgeon for Upper GI and will work with the Upper GI Surgeons associated with the programme.

On completion of this programme it is anticipated that the trainee will have skills appropriate to a Surgeon with a special interest in Upper GI.

The one year programme is based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is subject to review after six months and continuation in the post is dependent upon satisfactory performance.

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 summary

Join our Posture and Mobility Service in a varied, hands-on role supporting people to remain mobile, independent, and safe. The role includes regular travel to service users' homes to carry out driving assessments, equipment setup, and support in real-world environments.

Technical and Safety Responsibilities:Carry out inspection, configuration, programming, and adjustment of powered mobility equipment, including motors, actuators, batteries, and control modules. A key part of the role is working with specialist controls (e.g. head controls), as well as completing electrical diagnostics and component replacement in line with manufacturer guidance and safety standards.

Clinical Support and Assessment:Support registered clinicians with patient assessments for wheelchairs and postural equipment. This includes home visits, mobility driving assessments, and carrying out home environment assessments to determine suitability for powered wheelchairs, including liaison with local authorities regarding required adaptations.

Administrative and Reporting Duties:Order equipment, maintain accurate records, and support incident reporting in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.

Collaborative Working:Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners across health and social care to support coordinated, person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Carry out electrical work on powered mobility equipment within competence, including component replacement, diagnostics, programming, and setup of specialist controls (e.g. head controls), escalating where required.

Provide technical support and advice to the service to ensure the safe and effective provision of mobility equipment for service users with a wide range of needs.

Assist registered clinicians with the assessment of patients requiring posture, pressure, and specialist mobility equipment, including support with equipment setup, fitting, and mobility driving assessments.

Undertake home environment assessments to determine suitability for powered wheelchairs, including identifying access issues and liaising with local authorities and partner services regarding required adaptations.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to safe working practices by following departmental procedures and manufacturer guidance.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-HS041-0926

Job locations

Posture & Mobility Centre

Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Pontypridd

CF37 5TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full driving licence

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Communication skills
• Work under pressure or in challenging situations
• Problem solver
• Good hand dexterity / Ability to safely use hand tools

Experience

Essential

• Practical hands-on electrical experience in a medical technical or engineering environment
• Working autonomously or as part of a multi-disciplinary teams (MDT)
• Understanding of engineering principles

Desirable

• Experience in wheelchair/ seating and carrying out adjustments
• Taking part in audits & calibration of equipment.
• Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
• Supervising others
• Postural management

Qualifications

Essential

• A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent in health/ technical or engineering subject
• Skills, knowledge and experience to its equivalency

Desirable

• Degree
• First Aid
• IT Qualification

Person Specification Other Essential Full driving licence Skills & Attributes Essential Communication skills Work under pressure or in challenging situations Problem solver Good hand dexterity / Ability to safely use hand tools Experience Essential Practical hands-on electrical experience in a medical technical or engineering environment Working autonomously or as part of a multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) Understanding of engineering principles Desirable Experience in wheelchair/ seating and carrying out adjustments Taking part in audits & calibration of equipment. Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions Supervising others Postural management Qualifications Essential A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent in health/ technical or engineering subject Skills, knowledge and experience to its equivalency Desirable Degree First Aid IT Qualification

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Posture & Mobility Centre

Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Pontypridd

CF37 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Posture & Mobility Centre

Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Pontypridd

CF37 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Babies, Children, and Young People (BCYP) Speech and Language Therapy Service, working across both our Special Schools Team and Early Years Team.

The post holder will hold a degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will have significant post-registration experience and will work as an autonomous practitioner.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a specialist speech and language therapy service for children with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties across our special schools, specialist provisions for children with complex needs, and early years settings. Working collaboratively across both the Special Schools and Early Years Teams, the post holder will be responsible for assessment, intervention, advice and support to children, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.

In addition, the post holder may be required to provide assessment and management for children with a broad range of paediatric conditions within other areas of the BCYP Speech and Language Therapy Service, either as part of their regular caseload or on a rotational basis, according to service need.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, intervention and management for children with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties across the Special Schools Team and Early Years Team. The caseload will include children with a range of developmental, medical and complex learning needs.

The service is delivered across specialist educational provisions, community clinics and, on occasion, children's homes, using both face-to-face and virtual approaches. The post holder will work collaboratively with parents, carers, education staff and other professionals to support communication development and create communication-friendly environments.

The role includes contributing to the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) process, including statutory ALN requests, person-centred planning meetings and the development and review of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), as well as Individual Healthcare Plans where appropriate.

The post holder will participate in service development, waiting list initiatives and clinical audit activities, and will support the supervision and development of Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists, Healthcare Support Workers and student Speech and Language Therapists. They will also contribute to teaching, training and multidisciplinary working.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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

Job summary

Make a Difference When It Matters Most An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Crisis Worker to join Ynys Saff Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). As a regional NHS service for South East Wales, we play a vital role in supporting individuals who have experienced sexual violence and abuse, helping them access the care and assistance they need.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in someone's journey towards safety, recovery, and empowerment. As a Crisis Worker, you will be one of the first professionals that clients encounter following a traumatic experience, offering immediate emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy, and reassurance during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals in your community.

Main duties of the job

As a Crisis Worker, you will:

• Provide immediate emotional and practical support to individuals accessing the SARC.
• Ensure clients understand their options and can make informed decisions about their care and next steps.
• Coordinate referrals and provide access to specialist support services.
• Advocate for clients and help them navigate the process.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Participate in a rota that provides responsive support to people when they need it most 24 hours of the day 365 days of the year
• Have excellent communication skills with our partner agencies
• Be able to complete a full forensic clean of the area to standards which meet ISO 15189 Forensic Accreditation Standards

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Empathetic, non-judgemental, and committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence.
• Skilled communicators with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Able to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Whether you have experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, safeguarding, social care, victim support, mental health services, or a related field, we would love to hear from you.

Every contact matters. Every conversation can make a difference. Every survivor deserves to be heard.

About us

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Registered Nurse in Learning Disability (RNLD) to join the established CALDS (Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Service) which is a community based multi-disciplinary team within the Children, Young People (CYP) and Family Health Service. We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced clinician to join our service in a Team Lead role for our tertiary response pathway (called Cyfuno). This is a key leadership role, providing clinical, operational, and strategic oversight to a specialist multidisciplinary team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that vulnerable children and young people receive timely, coordinated, and effective support during periods of crisis.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a forward thinking RNLD who has in-depth knowledge of factors effecting the health and wellbeing of children with LD, reasonable adjustments that may be required, behaviours that are challenging and complex needs, along with an interest in supporting the development and improvement of the service. The post holder will have the ability to support CYP and their families; delivering good quality, individualised and evidenced based care. The post holder will have the skills to work in a team and as an individual, be confident to work within their competencies and be able to adapt to the changing needs of the service. Roles will include leading on risk assessment, decision-making and crisis planning, liaising with Safeguarding and Risk & Governance Leads, chairing and contributing to multi-agency meetings for complex and high-risk children, driving quality improvement, audit, and governance processes, working with professional leads to manage workload, co-developing service delivery and outcome measures, and fostering strong inter-agency relationships to support integrated care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

001-NMR237-0926

Job locations

Woodland House

Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Team Lead, you will work closely with the Consultant Psychology Service Lead to:

• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of psychology professionals and an occupational therapist. (They receive individual line management and clinical supervision from within their professional group).
• Lead delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Act as a key link withpartner agencies - social care, education and the wider health service, including transition to the adult teams.
• Take a central role in safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance.
• Ensure safe, effective, and responsive service provision, particularly in high-risk and acute presentations.
• Support staff through reflective practice, promoting a culture of learning and resilience.
• Contribute to service development, transformation, and system-wide pathways.

Please see JD and PS for more information

Job description Job responsibilities As Team Lead, you will work closely with the Consultant Psychology Service Lead to: Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of psychology professionals and an occupational therapist. (They receive individual line management and clinical supervision from within their professional group). Lead delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Act as a key link withpartner agencies - social care, education and the wider health service, including transition to the adult teams. Take a central role in safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance. Ensure safe, effective, and responsive service provision, particularly in high-risk and acute presentations. Support staff through reflective practice, promoting a culture of learning and resilience. Contribute to service development, transformation, and system-wide pathways. Please see JD and PS for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Learning Disability (RNLD) oEvidence of current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. oMaster's Degree or working towards

Desirable

• Teaching & Assessing Certificate Qualification oChild Branch qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context. oPost registration experience of working with children and young people. oExperience/knowledge of community working. oExperience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour. oExperience of working with families. oExperience in writing practice policies/ protocols/guidelines

Desirable

• Experience in writing practice policies, protocols & guidelines. oDemonstrate experience of change management.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to liaise with all disciplines/agencies. oAbility to assess children and young people with Learning Disabilities and develop and monitor care plans. oAbility to work within a complex system. oDemonstrate good teaching and assessing skills. oKnowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice. oMulti-disciplinary working oParticipation in the development and implementation of policies and practice. oAbility to priorities workload and manage competing demands oAbility to demonstrate a good knowledge of professional boundaries, and the ability to make decisions in accordance with your professional Code of Conduct.

Desirable

• Good counselling and negotiation skills. oAbility to teach in a formal setting. oActive in the promotion of research based practice and clinical effectiveness. oPresentation skills oIT skills (PowerPoint/Excel) oWelsh speaker

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Children and Young People with Learning Disability

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in HR policy and procedures

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and leadership skills to influence practice and service developments. oAbility to co-ordinate own workload oEnthusiastic about all aspects of work. oAbility to work under pressure. oFlexible and adaptable. oWorks well as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams. oAbility to maintain self-motivation and motivate others. oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Learning Disability (RNLD) oEvidence of current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. oMaster's Degree or working towards Desirable Teaching & Assessing Certificate Qualification oChild Branch qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context. oPost registration experience of working with children and young people. oExperience/knowledge of community working. oExperience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour. oExperience of working with families. oExperience in writing practice policies/ protocols/guidelines Desirable Experience in writing practice policies, protocols & guidelines. oDemonstrate experience of change management. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to liaise with all disciplines/agencies. oAbility to assess children and young people with Learning Disabilities and develop and monitor care plans. oAbility to work within a complex system. oDemonstrate good teaching and assessing skills. oKnowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice. oMulti-disciplinary working oParticipation in the development and implementation of policies and practice. oAbility to priorities workload and manage competing demands oAbility to demonstrate a good knowledge of professional boundaries, and the ability to make decisions in accordance with your professional Code of Conduct. Desirable Good counselling and negotiation skills. oAbility to teach in a formal setting. oActive in the promotion of research based practice and clinical effectiveness. oPresentation skills oIT skills (PowerPoint/Excel) oWelsh speaker Special Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of Children and Young People with Learning Disability Desirable Knowledge and experience in HR policy and procedures Personal Qualities Essential Good interpersonal and leadership skills to influence practice and service developments. oAbility to co-ordinate own workload oEnthusiastic about all aspects of work. oAbility to work under pressure. oFlexible and adaptable. oWorks well as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams. oAbility to maintain self-motivation and motivate others. oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner

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

Woodland House

Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking two compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Crisis Workers to join our NHS-run Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the regional hub for South East Wales. As a leading provider of specialist services for individuals affected by sexual violence and abuse, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care and are currently working towards forensic accreditation ISO 15189.

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey towards safety, recovery, and empowerment. As a Crisis Worker, you will often be one of the first professionals that clients encounter following a traumatic experience. You will provide immediate emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy, and reassurance, ensuring that every individual feels heard, respected, and supported during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of a trauma-informed, person-centred service that places the needs, choices, and wellbeing of survivors at its heart.

Due to the nature of the role, we will only accept applications from female candidates (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

Although you will be part of the team, the post holder will be largely lone working.

Main duties of the job

As a Crisis Worker, you will:

• Provide immediate emotional and practical support to individuals accessing the SARC.

• Ensure clients understand their options and can make informed decisions about their care and next steps.

• Coordinate referrals and access to specialist support services.

• Advocate for clients and help them navigate complex systems.

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding processes.

• Provide support and information to self referrals accessing the service.

• Undertake comprehensive forensic cleaning procedures ensuring the preservation of forensic integrity and minimising the risk of contamination.

Whether you have experience in crisis intervention, advocacy, safeguarding, social care, victim support, mental health services, or a related field, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder will be flexible to cover shortfalls in the rota at short notice so we can operate 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly organised individual to join the All Wales Therapeutics and Toxicology Centre (AWTTC) and contribute to the delivery of work within the Patient Access to Medicines Service. The post holder will provide technical, scientific and analytical support to the medicines assessment workstream, supporting patient access and uptake of new medicines within Wales.

The role will involve writing and editing reports, maintaining the AWTTC database, critically reviewing scientific information, and maintaining and developing the AWTTC website. You will also be responsible for ensuring that records and processes are kept up-to-date and that project progress, actions and risks are regularly monitored and recorded.

This role provides an opportunity to work at a national level as part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst managing the delivery of multiple tasks.

We welcome applicants from individuals with a science, pharmaceutical or medical background.

Main duties of the job

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 summary

The Nuclear Medicine Physics service at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board currently operates at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) site. We currently provide a busy DXA , non-imaging and therapy nuclear medicine service. We also provide support to the sub-region on a daily basis. We are a friendly team of 17 with plans to expand the service over the next few years.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Clinical Technologist or Radiographer at Band 5 to join our supportive and collaborative team. The successful candidate will contribute to areas including clinical, technical and quality assurance.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS

Main duties of the job

Undertake and deliver imaging, non-imaging and therapy services for all types of patients and in the course of their duties.

Provide patient support, counselling and welfare of patients, including ensuring the correct patient preparation and preparation compliance ahead of complex examinations.

Work independently within their scope of practice using a range of highly specialised patient nuclear medicine equipment. They will learn to differentiate between technical and clinical problems and to liaise with suitably qualified colleagues as required.

Deal routinely with patients and their relatives, requiring tact and sensitivity. Patients include paediatric and geriatric, who may be physically or mentally impaired, and all will need dealing with in an empathetic manner, in order to gain the greatest cooperation during highly complex examinations

Work with and handling hazardous substances such as unsealed radioactive sources, blood, and other body fluids, and frequently manoeuvring heavy equipment.

Will deliver excellent patient care while they are in the department this will involve manual handling, often of ill patients, some of which may be being barrier nursed, requiring the implementation of infection control procedures. The post holder will be required to concentrate on a frequent basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced, passionate and dynamic nurse to undertake the role of Teenage Cancer Trust Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. This autonomous individual will be employed by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, but will work across the South East Wales region - including Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Velindre NHS Trust. Through job planning, the post holder will based across hospitals in the South East Wales area. We are looking for a motivated individual to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Teenager and Young Adults with cancer.

This post is fixed term for 26 months to October 2028 due to funding.

Main duties of the job

This CNS will work with a wide range multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure that all TYA patients receive age appropriate care and emotional support regardless of where they are treated in South East Wales.

The successful candidate will promote excellence in nursing practice through the delivery of higher level nursing care to young people with cancer. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the CNS will provide a seamless quality pathway for TYA cancer patients throughout their treatment; from admission to discharge.

The CNS will work within different clinical settings to best support the needs of the young person. They will assist in the co-ordination of all patient services ensuring that such services are patient focused and reflects the philosophy of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

In collaboration with the TYA Lead Clinician and TYA Senior Nurse, the CNS will have a key role in the development and co-ordination of cancer services for young people closer to home.

The CNS will work with the TYA Senior Nurse and local Cancer Lead Nurses to provide focused and professional leadership for nurses delivering care for TYA cancer patients. The post holder will adopt an educational role to enhance the specialist knowledge of all professional groups involved in the care of TYA cancer patients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job summary

The Receptionist/ Co-coordinator will undertake the following duties in order to provide a comprehensive administrative and support mechanism for recaptioning outpatient clinics within the Gynaecology outpatient Department.

Main duties of the job

To support the Health records Department by ensuring the provision of efficient and effective services for Outpatient services.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job summary

Working as part of the Health and Safety Team you will be expected to provide a high quality, comprehensive administrative and clerical service to the Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Fire and wider departmental Team.

The post holder must exercise initiative to organise their own workload within defined deadlines.

The role/duties of the post are outlined below. In undertaking this role, the employee will be expected to behave at all times that is consistent with and actively supports the UHB's values.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To assist the different departmental teams such as Training, Fire and

Case management in the drawing of reports from software packages

such as Datix and ESR.

Establish and maintain an effective filing system to ensure the

systems are fit for purpose. Responsibility for management of

stationery and other supplies for the office ensuring that adequate

levels are maintained within the department. Responsible for

ordering equipment/Stationery via Oracle.

To support the implementation of new ways of working when necessary, i.e. setting up/devising new databases for recording information.

About us

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.

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Service of the Cardiff and Vale locality.

This post requires full registration with the General Dental Council.

These fixed term posts are offered for a fixed term period until 31st August 2027 and will commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide the opportunity to gain a wide expereince in treating a range of patients within the CDS patient demographic,

Clinical experience will include treating patients with complex healthneeds - which may include medical, physical or mental health needs, together withthe provision of dental care for looked after children orchildren with high rates of dental disease, and frail and vulnerableolder people.

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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job summary

We are hoping to appoint a subspecialist fellow in Gynaecological Oncology to work within the University Hospital of Wales Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in an RCOG accredited training role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee to undertake advanced subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's ESGO-accredited training centre. Based primarily at the University Hospital of Wales, the post offers comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of gynaecological cancer care within a high-volume tertiary referral service managing over 400 new cancers annually. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of gynaecological oncologists within a highly regarded multidisciplinary programme, gaining extensive experience in complex cancer surgery, oncology clinics, colposcopy, multidisciplinary decision-making and perioperative care. Dedicated educational time, structured mentorship, research and quality improvement opportunities, and access to nationally recognised training programmes will support the development of both clinical and surgical expertise. In addition, participation in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology on-call rota will ensure maintenance of broader specialist skills, making this an ideal post for trainees seeking a future consultant career in Gynaecological Oncology.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will participate in a 3-tier on-call rota, typically allocated to the third-tier (3rd on-call) level. Adjustment of the allocated rota tier may be considered depending on the candidate's prior experience and service needs.

Please note that both the on-call frequency and specific tier assignments remain flexible and subject to ongoing departmental and service needs. The post will therefore have flexible banding payment depending on the on-call frequency being worked. Changes to the on-call frequency will be communicated in writing 6 weeks prior to the change.

The successful candidates will attend and contribute to the weekly postgraduate teaching programme, audit and research activities within the department in addition to providing clinical care. They will also be involved in delivering undergraduate medical education.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£56,925 to £80,730 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP169.26

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full remit of the subspecialist trainee fellowship in gynaecological oncology can be found within the job description and person specification

Job description Job responsibilities The full remit of the subspecialist trainee fellowship in gynaecological oncology can be found within the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCOG

Experience

Essential

• oCompleted SITM in Gynaecology core surgical skills
• oCompleted SITM in Gynaecological Oncology
• oIn ST training

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates experience in advanced surgical skills
• oDemonstrates ability to provide safe patient care
• oDemonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
• oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.

Research

Essential

• oUnderstanding of research principles

Teaching

Essential

• oWillingness and ability to contribute to departmental and health board teaching programmes.

Management of change and quality improvement

Essential

• oDemonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS
• monstrates willingness to implement evidence-based practice.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent MRCOG Experience Essential oCompleted SITM in Gynaecology core surgical skills oCompleted SITM in Gynaecological Oncology oIn ST training Skills Essential oDemonstrates experience in advanced surgical skills oDemonstrates ability to provide safe patient care oDemonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge. oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Clinical Governance Essential oEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Research Essential oUnderstanding of research principles Teaching Essential oWillingness and ability to contribute to departmental and health board teaching programmes. Management of change and quality improvement Essential oDemonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS monstrates willingness to implement evidence-based practice.

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 of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Child Health Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic administrator to support the delivery of services within our Child Health Teams

The successful post holder will be a highly motivated team player with sound administrative skills. Computer literacy and typing experience is important for the role. You will be self-motivated and organised and have a flexible approach to work. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A clear understanding of confidentiality issues and being able to work to deadlines is also required. The role will include, database work and administrative duties including cover for colleagues within the Child Health Department at times of service need.

If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team that strives to deliver a patient-focused, high-quality service then we would like to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To support the Manager through the processing and transmitting of patient data using both paper and computerised systems.

To attend, record and produce formal minutes of meetings as required.

Audio/copy-type clinical letters, medical reports, general correspondence and related clerical work.

Set up and co-ordinate meetings/courses for the Team/Department.

Prepare necessary papers and information in readiness for attendance at meetings.

Prepare statistical information and presentations using different software packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Maintain training records.

Assist with the collation of audit data.

Co-ordinate bookings of meeting rooms internally and externally.

To assist the Team/Department in ensuring that key information is available when required.

To receive, open, prioritise, and distribute mail.

Taking telephone inquiries and dealing with them appropriately. Be aware of the need for sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

Liaising with other departments both internal and external to the Health Board.

Use the Oracle system for ordering stationery supplies and other sundries.

To maintain accurate filing systems.

To record and report sickness as per UHB guidelines.

To retrieve and file patient medical records as and when required.

About us

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has been developed to join the Geriatric Medicine Department based at UHW working within our acute inpatient wards. We are currently developing our acute frailty pathway to ensure older patients that present to UHW have timely access to comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) alongside treatment for their acute condition and this post will enable us to deliver excellent care for older people through their admission journey.

Main duties of the job

We have a long-embedded team based at the 'front door' of the hospital to prevent unnecessary admission of older people, alongside and Older Person's Acute Medical Unit to ensure those that need a short stay can access frailty attuned care. We plan to further enhance this pathway by ensure those that need a longer stay have access to further specialist care and are re-designing the services across our inpatient wards to support this. This speciality doctor post has been created to provide robust support and continuity for the care of patients that are cared for in this pathway.

The successful candidate will be based one of our specialist geriatric medicine inpatient wards. The post holder will work alongside consultant geriatrician, resident doctors and a wider MDT to support the routine care of older inpatients and delivery of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in this area.

About us

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.

Job summary

Due to the volume of applicants this post may be closed early .

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join our Therapy team within the Vascular Unit at the University Hospital of Wales.

Working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists you will deliver early rehabilitation to vascular patients, enabling them to achieve their rehabilitation goals, gain independence in their activities of daily living and prevent deconditioning.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are key in this role. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting would be advantageous.

A full and comprehensive training programme will be available.

Main duties of the job

Principally to provide a service, under the direction of a registered practitioner, to the individuals within a defined area. They will work with direction to assist the registered practitioner in clinical and administrative duties following specific competency- based training.

They will independently carry out routine treatment programmes to both individuals and groups which have been delegated by a registered practitioner.

They will progress within guidelines laid down by the registered practitioner.

They will be responsible and accountable for these tasks. The postholder will work within an agreed job plan and objectives which will be reviewed yearly as part of the UHB appraisal process. They may be asked to provide treatments in other clinical areas depending on service needs.

They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. This will involve working their contracted hours as part of a 7 day job plan or working their hours over a pattern that includes extended days and unsocial hours.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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