Responsibilities
As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care in obstetrics and gynaecology. Your role will include managing the gynaecology emergency steam, outpatient clinics, gynaecology surgery, Obstetric assessment stream and supporting the resident doctor team through clinical supervision and teaching.
Clinical Service Overview
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, primarily based at the University Hospital of Wales site, provides midwife-led and obstetric-led care to women within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Around 1/5 of our antenatal care is provided from University Hospital Llandough and this is both midwife and obstetric-led care. The UHB also provides a tertiary service for fetal medicine, maternal medicine, infertility and gynae-oncology.
Academic and Research
Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected.
Application Language Preference
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Vacancy Status
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Contact and Application Process
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Visa and Sponsorship
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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.
Role Overview
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team at the University Hospital of Wales. This is fantastic opportunity to work in an environment committed to delivering high quality care.
Teaching Excellence
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Flexible Working Arrangements
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Contract and Salary
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £110,240 per annum to £160,951 per annum.
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