Title of the Post: Clinical fellow in IBD/Gastroenterology Base: UHW/UHL In view of the fact that the Health Board is currently undertaking a review of its services and the locations at which they are undertaken, it is important to be aware that work patterns may change and the place(s) of duties modified. Responsible to: Clinical Director Names of Senior and Consultant members of the Department Dr Badr Abdalla - IBD Lead UHL Dr Dharmaraj Durai (IBD consultant) Dr Alex Kokrashvili (IBD consultant) Dr Artemis Trikola (IBD consultant) Other Medical Staff In The Department Anushka Herath – IBD Fellow UHW The review of services and the implementation of Government initiatives may result in revision to junior staffing levels and support. Other Relevant Staff Natalia Fumis IBD nurse lead THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT We currently have up to 34 inpatient beds based on A7 (1 day case bed, 6 protected beds) covering a range of gastroenterology and GIM patients. We also perform daily endoscopy lists across 2 rooms at UHW and we are also starting a hot clinic in MAU. There is an expectation to provide gastroenterology consultations and reviews for inpatients. Sessions Hours Hospital / Location Type of work Monday AM Endoscopy UHW PM Audit/research UHW Tuesday AM Infusion room/hot clinic UHL UHW PM Biologics clinic UHL UHW Wednesday AM IBD Clinic UHW PM IBD MDT UHW Thursday AM IBD IP reviews Biologics MDT UHW PM IBD clinic UHW Friday AM IBD IP reviews UHW PM Audit/research UHW Weekend On-call 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 focused 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Badr Abdalla Job title: Consultant Gastroenterologist/IBD Lead UHL Email address: Badr.Abdalla@wales.nhs.uk