Clinical Teaching Fellow - Medical Education

Clinical Teaching Fellow - Medical Education

The closing date is 19 March 2026

Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) in Medical Education with an anticipated start date of 5th August 2026. The post is fixed term for 12 months.

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

The post is full time, 10 sessions per week, there is no fixed clinical component but will be opportunity to spend time (1 day each week) in a specialty of choice. Any out of hours work undertaken will be paid at a supplement as agreed by the Clinical Board.

Postholders will be required to work at both University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL).

Teaching is the 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. Teaching opportunities will also include Foundation Training and simulation programme and involvement in careers sessions with local schools and colleges.

The successful applicant will have an honorary contract with Cardiff University with the title Honorary Lecturer.

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.

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

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Completion of Foundation Training
• Academic Evidence

• Demonstrable experience of undergraduate medical student teaching
• Up to date with current medical practice
• Experience of simulation based teaching

• Special interest in Medical Education
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of C21 curriculum

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board