Job summary
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW 's SPINALSURGERY(StRHGrade)
Applications are invited for the above Spinal posts vacant to start 06 August 2025 until 4 August 2026 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.
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.
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
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.
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).
