Job Description

The post will be a part of the Surgical Junior Doctor tier at University Hospital Llandough, taking a share of the on call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of surgical conditions including Orthopaedics, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology, while being fully supported by an appropriate junior and senior team.



The posts are available from 6th August 2025



This will include access to clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities. The successful applicant will gain experience across a range of general surgical ward areas. The post has a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute unselected surgical on call rota.



Exposure to a specialty at F3 grade can help to round out a CV, meet portfolio requirements & clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post in a specialty.



We aim to deliver the best experience and training possible, within the service requirements of the hospital.



The Trust will make best attempts to place successful candidates in their chosen specialty or specialties, as part of the recruitment process. In the event that there are multiple requests for the same specialty, which exceed the staffing/capacity requirements, then the Trust will offer alternative options so that all appointees get the best experience possible.



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.



The post will be a part of the Surgical Junior Doctor tier at University Hospital Llandough and Surgical Hub @Llandough, taking a share of the on-call duties and gaining exposure to a wide range of surgical conditions, including Orthopaedics, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology, while being fully supported by an appropriate junior and senior team.



The postholder will gain experience across a range of general surgical ward areas. The post has a core service purpose to support the safe delivery of care to the wards and acute surgical on call rota.



The postholder will be able to access clinical supervision as well as internal educational and training opportunities. Exposure to a specialty at F3 grade can help to round out a CV, meet portfolio requirements and clarify the level of interest in obtaining a training post in a specialty. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to regular unit based audit and quality improvement projects.