Clinical Teaching Fellow - Paediatrics

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Paediatrics, suitable for grades ST4 and above. This full-time role is split between teaching and clinical work at University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. Applicants should hold an MBBS or equivalent and have completed at least 2 years of paediatric specialty training. Interest in medical education is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to further develop teaching skills and contribute to undergraduate medical education.

Qualifications

• Full current GMC registration.
• Completion of minimum 2 years paediatric specialty training.
• Demonstrable experience of undergraduate medical student teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based undergraduate education to Cardiff and Swansea University medical students.
• Spend clinical time in Paediatrics.
• Work with the Department of Medical Education and undergraduate tutors.

Skills

Special interest in medical education

Demonstrable communication and presentation skills

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

Medical Education Qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) in Paediatrics suitable for grades ST4 and above with a start date of 2nd September 2026. The post is for a 12 month fixed term period

This is a full‑time post, comprising 50% teaching and 50% clinical time based on both University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a forward‑thinking doctor with a strong interest in medical education. Support may be available to pursue a postgraduate medical education‑based qualification.

Main duties of the job

Teaching is a major component of the role and the successful postholder will work with the Department of Medical Education, Specialty Lead and undergraduate tutors to deliver evidence‑based undergraduate education to Cardiff and Swansea University medical students. The successful applicant will have an honorary contract with Cardiff University with the title Honorary Lecturer.

Clinical time will be spent in Paediatrics. The timetable for this period will be agreed to enable the appointee to work at a level that is suitable for their stage of training.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and 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 focused on the health and care needs of our local population while 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 description

Job responsibilities

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Full current GMC registration
• Completion of minimum 2 years paediatric specialty training

Desirable

• Medical Education Qualification
• Demonstrable academic excellence

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in clinical specialty
• Demonstrable knowledge of current clinical practice
• Demonstrable experience of undergraduate medical student teaching

Desirable

• Experience of delivery of simulation based teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Special interest in medical education
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills

Desirable

• Understanding of C21 curriculum

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