# FTSA in Neurology STRH (ST3+ Registrar) Level > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ftsa-in-neurology-strh-st3-registrar-level/18ccc183-f4c3-4df4-8364-a8079942437d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ftsa-in-neurology-strh-st3-registrar-level/18ccc183-f4c3-4df4-8364-a8079942437d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Neurology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £56,925 - £64,170 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (English) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (English) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T15:22:23.046Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Neurology/Neurology-v8069030 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8069030?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview A vacancy has arisen for a Fixed Term Service Appointment post (FTSA) in Neurology at Registrar (STRH) level within the department of Neurology based at the University Hospital of Wales.  The post is for a 6-month fixed term period (5th August 2026 to 2nd February 2027).  This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate interested in a career in neurology to work at registrar training grade level in the neurosciences department Cardiff. ### Main duties of the job Main duties of the job will be working alongside current specialist registrars and internal medicine trainees, under consultant supervision, managing the inpatient neurology ward and junior medical team, outpatient clinics and day unit, and be part of the out-of-hours resident on- call rota (evenings only till 9.30pm and weekend days). The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full range of acute and long-term neurological conditions and have training opportunities alongside the other registrars in the department, and to develop their own interests or projects within the needs of the department.  Applicants need to have completed MRCP (part 2 and PACES), or equivalent; some previous experience in a neurology post would be an advantage but not essential. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ## Job Details A vacancy has arisen for a Fixed Term Service Appointment post (FTSA) in Neurology at Registrar (STRH) level within the department of Neurology based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post is for a 6-month fixed term period (5th August 2026 to 2nd February 2027). This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate interested in a career in neurology to work at registrar training grade level in the neurosciences department Cardiff. ## Job Description Main duties of the job will be working alongside current specialist registrars and internal medicine trainees, under consultant supervision, managing the inpatient neurology ward and junior medical team, outpatient clinics and day unit, and be part of the out-of-hours resident on- call rota (evenings only till 9.30pm and weekend days). The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full range of acute and long-term neurological conditions and have training opportunities alongside the other registrars in the department, and to develop their own interests or projects within the needs of the department. Applicants need to have completed MRCP (part 2 and PACES), or equivalent; some previous experience in a neurology post would be an advantage but not essential. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Fulfils entry for IMT Training - Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance **Desirable** - Clinical experience in Neurology ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent - Full GMC registration with a licence to practice **Desirable** - Intercalated Degree - MSc or PhD - Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc) ### Skills/Knowledge/Abilities **Essential** - Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working - Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues - Up to date with current medical practices - Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary - Research and interests relevant to specialty - Values aligned to those of the Health Board **Desirable** - Audit - Teaching ### Attitude/Aptitude/Personal Characteristics **Essential** - Motivated and efficient - Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues - Flexible, caring and hardworking **Desirable** - Ability to speak welsh ## Documents - [cardiff visitor guide (pdf, 26.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1104) - [train work live - north wales (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1808) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 344.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10369876) - [data protection privacy notice (m&d) (pdf, 423.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1408) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [guidance notes for applicants - medical & dental (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1106) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (welsh) (pdf, 4.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2177) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (english) (pdf, 992.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1107) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.