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Job summary

Main area
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (plus on call commitments)
Job ref
001-MP224.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales & Childrens Hospital for Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£46,324 - £71,814 Plus oncall commitments
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/04/2026 23:59

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Junior Clinical Fellow Spinal Surgery (STRL) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

JUNIOR CLINICAL FELLOW - SPINAL SURGERY (STRL)

Applications are invited for the above Spinal post vacant from 05 August 2026 to work at both the University Hospital of Wales & Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales.

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. The Welsh Institute for Spinal Trauma & Surgery is a recognised AO Spine Reference 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. The ULHB is associated with Cardiff University and excellent postgraduate facilities are available.

The Post Holder will be work along side the Senor Spinal Fellows covering Spinal Wards, elective and Trauma spinal patients.

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

Working for our organisation

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 our vision 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, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable criteria
  • ATLS Provider
  • Academic Excellence, Prizes, distinctions etc
  • MSc or PHD

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • 12 months postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery (Core Trainee or equivalent)
  • Experience of UK healthcare systems (in particular Wales)
Desirable criteria
  • 6 months experience in spinal surgery orthopaedic or neurosurgery

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE ,

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable 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 perform basic spinal surgical procedures under supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Research interests in areas of specific expertise
  • Exposure to basic spinal surgical procedures

Attitude, Aptitudes,

Essential criteria
  • Motivated and efficient
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership Skills

Special Interests

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of presentation peer reviewed meetings
  • reviewed meetings Quality Improvement/Audit project or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of publication in peer review journal/s
  • Evidence of completed Audit loop.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please therefore complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sashin Ahuja
Job title
Spinal Consultant Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921845380
Additional information

Professor Sashin Ahuja – [email protected] - Tel: 0292145380

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