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Job summary
This post will be available from 26th December 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gastroenterology Directorate atCardiff and Vale University Health Board as a Specialty Doctor in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Intestinal Failure. This substantive post offers the chance to work within a friendly, highly specialised and academically active department that provides both local and tertiary services to patients across Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and Wales. The department delivers a comprehensive range of gastroenterology, hepatology, intestinal failure and advanced endoscopy services, supported by a multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians and allied health professionals.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the management of complex inpatient gastroenterology, hepatology and intestinal failure patients, primarily based on Ward A7 at the University Hospital of Wales. The role also includes outpatient clinics, endoscopy activity, multidisciplinary team working and participation in service development, teaching, audit and clinical governance activities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to demonstrate professional excellence and the ability to deliver effective care.They will need to agree levels of activity and throughput with the Clinical Lead and undertake annual appraisal and job planning as per UHB Policy. The post holder will be required to adhere to UHB Policy on maintaining Medical excellence and to be committed to maintaining their standard of performance by keeping knowledge and skills up to date. Inpatient ward duties and ward rounds, to include review of and acting upon investigation results.Helping ensure patient admissions run smoothly, efficiently and effectively by encouraging multi-disciplinary team working.
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About us
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 focussed 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.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
Depending on experience £64,292 to £102,689 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-MP179.26
Job locations
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
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