Clinical Teaching Fellow Ophthalmology

Applications are invited for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) post in Ophthalmology for a fixed term 12 month period with a start date of 5th August 2026

The post is full time, 10 sessions per week, comprising 70% teaching and 30% clinical time.

Any out of hours work will be paid at a supplement as agreed by the Directorate, however this post does not come with an automatic Banding. These are the current applicable pay scales however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at

The post holder will work at both the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL).

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking doctor with a strong interest in medical education.

Teaching is a major component of the role (7 sessions) and the successful postholder will work closely with the Department of Medical Education, Specialty Lead and undergraduate tutors to deliver evidence based undergraduate education to Cardiff University School of Medicine medical students following the C21 curriculum. The postholder will also benefit from having an honorary contract with Cardiff University with the title Honorary Lecturer.

Clinical time (3 sessions) will be spent working in Ophthalmology and the timetable for this period will be agreed to enable the appointee to work at a level suitable to their stage of training.

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol

• MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of Foundation Training
• Full current GMC registration with licence to practice

• Academic excellence

• Teaching Experience
• Up to date with current medical practice
• Ability to make appropriate clinical decisions when necessary

• UK clinical experience in specialty
• Experience of simulation teaching

• Special interest in medical education
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills

• Understanding of C21 curriculum

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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