Job summary
SENIOR CLINICAL PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC & TRAUMA FELLOWA Senior Clinical Paediatric Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics is required to work alongside 14 existing SPRs who support the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate.
Post to commence 05-August 2026, for 12 mths
This post is particularly suitable for Post FRCS (Orth) trainees interested in gaining focussed training in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics. Independent Operating sessions will be available along with supervised sessions with 3 consultants who have an interest in Paediatric orthopaedic conditions. Research sessions are timetabled together with an opportunity to attend multidisciplinary and school clinics.This post is recognised for training by the Royal College of Surgeons.In 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
The successful candidates will be based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post will provide middle grade cover for clinical sessions and be on call for both adult and paediatric trauma alongside the specialty Registrar trainees. The University Hospital of Wales is a busy trauma centre with a dedicated trauma theatre, has a regional PICU.
The unit provides tertiary referral services for both elective cases and paediatric trauma.
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.
Interested candidates are invited to contact Miss C Carpenter, Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon Supervisor on 02921846236
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Interested candidates are invited to contact Miss C Carpenter, Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon Supervisor on 02921846236
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS
- ATLS Provider
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- FRCS (T&O)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of completion of basic surgical training.
- Evidence of middle grade experience in trauma and Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Specialist training experience leading to FRCS ( Orth)
- Basic and Advanced Trauma courses.
- Evidence of previous experience in paediatric surgery
- Experience in plastic surgery, Neurosurgery and Intensive care
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE,
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in written adequate to enable effective communication
Desirable
SPECIAL INTEREST
Desirable
- Intention to take up paediatric orthopaedic surgery as 'sub specialist' interest
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS
- ATLS Provider
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- FRCS (T&O)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of completion of basic surgical training.
- Evidence of middle grade experience in trauma and Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Specialist training experience leading to FRCS ( Orth)
- Basic and Advanced Trauma courses.
- Evidence of previous experience in paediatric surgery
- Experience in plastic surgery, Neurosurgery and Intensive care
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE,
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in written adequate to enable effective communication
Desirable
SPECIAL INTEREST
Desirable
- Intention to take up paediatric orthopaedic surgery as 'sub specialist' interest
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).
