Senior Clinical Foot and Ankle Fellow (STRH) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary

Senior Foot and Ankle Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedics (StRH Grade)Applications are invited for the above post to commence from 15 February 2025 until 5 August 2025 in the first instance, this post will also be available from 6 August 2025 to 4 August 2026. The post will primarily be based in the Orthopaedic Department at Llandough Hospital.The successful applicants will gain valuable experience in all aspects of the sub-speciality appointed to. The Department does have an active research programme in place including basic science laboratory facilities. The ULHB is associated with Cardiff University and excellent postgraduate facilities are available.The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.For further information on the Fellowship please contact:Mr R Thomas, Consultant T&O Surgeon, 02921 826456 Mr P Hodgson , Consultant T&O Surgeon 02921825677We 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 trainingIn view of 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

Main duties of the job

This post will provide an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for Orthopaedic experience at senior level with a view to developing independent practice. The Orthopaedic Department in Cardiff is one of the busiest in the UK and the successful applicants will have exposure to world class surgeons working within a busy and progressive department.

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.