Senior Clinical Fellow - Neuro-oncology

Job summary

With this being the first Post CCT Neuro-Oncology Fellowship in Wales. With our robust and future proofed investments in technology and access to research, we hope to recruit a high calibre individual who has been successful in the FRCS examinations and would like to further their experience of Neuro-Oncology techniques. Based on the success of this recruitment and the skills achieved, an application will be made to the Royal College of Surgeons for Fellowship accreditation.

The clinical fellow in Neuro-Oncology will work primarily with the Neuro-Oncology consultants, as well as the whole Neurosurgical MDT team.

They shall attend operating lists, oncology clinics (including a dedicated Low Grade Glioma Clinic) and weekly Neuro-Oncology MDT. With additional time dedicated to also attend Neuro-Oncology clinics in Velindre Cancer Centre, and to participate in the SRS service.

Whilst they will be expected to take part in the middle grade on-call rota for general neurosurgery, there will be no regular daytime non-specialist clinical commitments unless it is deemed necessary.

This clinical fellow post will also participate in research work. There is a weekly educational meeting which the fellow will be expected to attend and contribute to.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to perform clinical work within the neurosurgical service.

The appointee will work closely with the medical and surgical teams.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students and junior doctors.

The appointee will be expected to undertake audit, and be encouraged to take on clinical research projects depending on the interests of the successful applicant(s).

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.