Job Description

Applications are invited for this Spinal post vacant from06August 2025 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 Snr 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.
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.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience 46,324 to 71,814 plus On Call Banding
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-MP128.25-A
Job locations
University Hospital of Wales & Childrens Hospital for Wales
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 Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• MRCS or equivalent
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course

Desirable

• ATLS Provider
• Academic Excellence, Prizes, distinctions etc
• MSc or PHD

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential

• 12 months postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery (Core Trainee or equivalent)

Desirable

• 6 months experience in spinal surgery orthopaedic or neurosurgery

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE ,
Essential

• 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

• Research interests in areas of specific expertise
• Exposure to basic spinal surgical procedures

Attitude, Aptitudes,
Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Leadership Skills

Special Interests
Essential

• Evidence of presentation peer reviewed meetings
• reviewed meetings Quality Improvement/Audit project or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of publication in peer review journal/s
• Evidence of completed Audit loop.

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• MRCS or equivalent
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course

Desirable

• ATLS Provider
• Academic Excellence, Prizes, distinctions etc
• MSc or PHD

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential

• 12 months postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery (Core Trainee or equivalent)

Desirable

• 6 months experience in spinal surgery orthopaedic or neurosurgery

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE ,
Essential

• 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

• Research interests in areas of specific expertise
• Exposure to basic spinal surgical procedures

Attitude, Aptitudes,
Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Leadership Skills

Special Interests
Essential

• Evidence of presentation peer reviewed meetings
• reviewed meetings Quality Improvement/Audit project or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of publication in peer review journal/s
• Evidence of completed Audit loop.