Senior Clinical Spinal Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Job summary

SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW 's SPINALSURGERY(StRHGrade)

Applications are invited for the above Spinal posts vacant to start 07-August 2024 until 5 August 2025 to work at the University Hospital of Wales, Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and University Hospital Llandough.

The post holder will work with nine dedicated Spinal Orthopaedic Consultants who are actively involved in all aspects of spinal surgery ranging from degenerative cervical and lumbar disease to tumour and scoliosis in adults and children.The Welsh Centre for Spinal Surgery & Trauma is a recognised AO Spine Reference Centre and a Spinal Training Interface Group accredited centre.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in all aspects of spinal surgery and there is an active research programme in place including basic science laboratory facilities. TheCentreis associated withCardiffUniversityand excellent postgraduate facilities are available.

The Post Holder will be expected to work at Senior Specialty Registrar level and will participate in the Spinal on call rota at University Hospital of Wales.

The post isnoteducationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.

We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals.

References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training

In view of UK Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.

A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate

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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £40,397 - £63,518

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP230.23-B

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales / University Hospital Llandough

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that FRCS Orth or FRCS Neurosurgery or equivalent is required for this post

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note that FRCS Orth or FRCS Neurosurgery or equivalent is required for this post

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

  • FRCS Orth or SN or equivalent

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
  • AO Spine Diploma or equivalent
  • ATLS Instructor or Training the Trainer or equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • 6 months postgraduate experience in Spinal Surgery (Higher Surgical Trainee or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Previous experience as Senior Spinal trainee or Spinal fellow or equivalent

Skill, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

  • Up to date with current medical practices
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Ability to perform basic spinal surgical procedures under supervision.
  • Leadership skills experience, or course or qualification or equivalent.

Special Interests

Essential

  • Evidence of presentation peer reviewed meetings or publication in peer reviewed journal/s
  • Quality Improvement/Audit project or equivalent

Desirable

  • Research specific to spine surgery
  • Evidence of completed Audit loop.
Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

  • FRCS Orth or SN or equivalent

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
  • AO Spine Diploma or equivalent
  • ATLS Instructor or Training the Trainer or equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • 6 months postgraduate experience in Spinal Surgery (Higher Surgical Trainee or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Previous experience as Senior Spinal trainee or Spinal fellow or equivalent

Skill, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

  • Up to date with current medical practices
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Ability to perform basic spinal surgical procedures under supervision.
  • Leadership skills experience, or course or qualification or equivalent.

Special Interests

Essential

  • Evidence of presentation peer reviewed meetings or publication in peer reviewed journal/s
  • Quality Improvement/Audit project or equivalent

Desirable

  • Research specific to spine surgery
  • Evidence of completed Audit loop.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales / University Hospital Llandough

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales / University Hospital Llandough

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Spinal Surgeon

Sashin Ahuja

Sashin.Ahuja@gmail.com

02921845380

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £40,397 - £63,518

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP230.23-B

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales / University Hospital Llandough

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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