Job summary
Senior Clinical Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow in Knee/Hip Surgery
Applications are invited for the above post commencing from 05-August 2026 for 12mths
The Orthopaedic and Trauma Department is based in the two Major Teaching Hospitals in the City of Cardiff, the Capital of Wales.
The post is attached to 2 high volume arthroplasty surgeons primarily at University Hospital Llandough, which is the major elective unit for the region, serving a local population of 500,000 and providing a tertiary referral service for a population of 1.5 million.
Candidates should have ideally completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training programme and passed the appropriate exit examination. The post is ideal for candidates seeking additional operative exposure prior to application for consultant posts or CESR application.
The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will gain experience in primary and revision hip replacement, partial, total and revision knee replacement as well as knee arthroscopic surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in ongoing research projects together with specific research.
The Post Holder will be expected to work at specialist Registrar level and will participate in the specialist Registrar on call rota at Llandough Hospital.
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
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
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC certificate Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
- GMC Registration with Full License to Practice
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Academic Excellence
Previous Experience
Essential
- Registrar Training programme or equivalent completed FRCS (Tr & Orth) completed
Desirable
- Interest in hip and knee arthroplasty
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of active research interests
- Ability to critically appraise research
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentists
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
- Travel to other locations to fulfil requirements of the job plan
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC certificate Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
- GMC Registration with Full License to Practice
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Academic Excellence
Previous Experience
Essential
- Registrar Training programme or equivalent completed FRCS (Tr & Orth) completed
Desirable
- Interest in hip and knee arthroplasty
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of active research interests
- Ability to critically appraise research
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentists
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
- Travel to other locations to fulfil requirements of the job plan
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).
