South Wales
Doctor jobs in Cardiff.
Medical locum demand spans emergency medicine, acute and general medicine, psychiatry, anaesthetics and general practice, with rota gaps at every grade from FY2 to consultant. Actionus books GMC-registered doctors onto locum, fixed-term and substantive posts with full compliance and revalidation checks.
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Hiring in Cardiff
What the Cardiff market looks like.
Welsh services are organised into health boards rather than trusts, and Cardiff and Vale is the tertiary centre for much of South Wales. Bilingual services are valued in some settings, and the M4 corridor means Newport and Bridgend roles are routinely worked from Cardiff.
Major employers in South Wales
- —Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- —Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- —Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- —Velindre University NHS Trust
Also covering
Newport · Bridgend · Pontypridd · Barry · Caerphilly · Merthyr Tydfil
Typical settings
- NHS acute trusts
- Emergency departments
- Mental health trusts
- General practice and urgent care
Common specialities
- Emergency medicine
- Acute medicine
- Psychiatry
- Anaesthetics
- General practice
- Paediatrics
Questions
Doctor work in Cardiff, answered.
- What doctor jobs are available in Cardiff?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent doctor roles across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including nhs acute trusts, emergency departments, mental health trusts. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire doctors in Cardiff?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Cardiff include Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Velindre University NHS Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a doctor professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Cardiff?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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