LTFT Fixed Term Appointment for Service in Dermatology (ST4+ Level)
The closing date is 28 May 2026
This is a less than full time (28 hours per week) fixed term post to cover maternity from
5th August 2026
to
3rd August 2027
and this post is NOT recognised for training.
The Dermatology Department forms part of the Medicine Clinical Board for scheduled pathways in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions. It is a multidisciplinary team and close liaison with primary care and a strong focus on teaching and research.
The department provides secondary services to the population of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan with clinics at University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. It also provides a tertiary service for paediatric dermatology and complex surgical interventions. We also provide Mohs surgery to patients in the South, East and West Wales areas. We also provide Photodermatology and monochromator light therapy to All Wales and also South West England as a specialist centre.
Main duties of the job
Prior dermatology experience with the ability to perform procedures like biopsies, curettage and simple excisions is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to cover outpatient inflammatory and USC dermatology clinics, support the day care unit, biologics infusions and day surgery. The successful applicant will join the consultant clinical team for dermatology and the experienced nursing dermatology team in providing Dermatology services.
Cardiff and Vale UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of in-house facilities including cryotherapy, PUVA, phototherapy, iontophoresis, photodynamic therapy and topical treatments, patch test service and a dedicated minor ops theatre, Moh's microscopic surgery, biologic service and paediatric service.
The department has a dedicated day care centre for topical therapies, day surgery unit for cutaneous surgery supported by nurses and a biomedical scientist for MOH's microscopic surgery and a phototherapy unit supported by experienced nurses.
About us
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 "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.
Qualifications
MBBS or recognised equivalent
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Must be at ST4+ level with signed off FY1 & FY2 competencies
MSc or PhD
Experience
Evidence of general dermatology clinical experience
Additional evidence of dermatology inflammatory clinical experience
Additional evidence of dermatology USC clinical experience
Additional evidence of dermatology minor surgical procedures including the excision of skin lesions, shave biopsies and curettage & cautery
skills, Knowledge,Abilities
Effective and demonstrable patient communication skills in written and spoken English
Up to date with current medical practices
Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
Research and interest relevant to dermatology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Cardiff & Vale University Hospital of Wales
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
001-MP091.26
Job locations
Cardiff & Vale University Hospital of Wales
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