Job summary
Employer heading
FTSA STRH Level in General Surgery
STRH
CARING FOR PEOPLE - KEEPING PEOPLE WELL
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Fixed Term Appointment for Service Covering a Training Post (STRH) Level on a Training rotation at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board based at the University Hospital of Wales.
There is 1 posts available covering 2 rotations these are as follows: -
1 x Emergency Surgery (Upper GI)/General Surgery
1 x Hepatobiliary/General Surgery
Main duties of the job
FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE COVERING A TRAINING POST ST3 LEVEL TRAINING ROTATION
Applications are invited for a Fixed Term Appointment for Service Covering a Training Post (STRH) Level on a Training rotation at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board based at the University Hospital of Wales.
There are 2 posts available covering 2 rotations these are as follows: -
1 x Emergency Surgery (Upper GI)/General Surgery
1 x Hepatobiliary/General Surgery
These posts are available from 2nd October – 5th August 2025
This post is not recognised for Training
We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high-profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals.
References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training
In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.
A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person specification
English
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent Medical Qualification
- Completion of MRCS
- completed relevant competencies in General Surgery
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Effective communication skills- verbal and written up to date with current medical practices
Desirable criteria
- Completed a minimum of 12 months on call for elective general surgery
- Evidence of training in basic surgical skills
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g degrees, prizes, awards
- Evidence of knowledge of principles of audit and skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Antonio Foliaki
- Job title
- Consultant General Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
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