Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Senior Clinical Foot and Ankle Fellow (STRH) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

The closing date is 07 May 2026

Job summary

Post available from 3rd February 2027 until 1st February 2028 (Fixed Term)

The post will primarily be based in the Orthopaedic Department at Llandough Hospital.The successful applicants will gain valuable experience in all aspects of the sub-speciality appointed to. The Department does have 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 is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.For further information on the Fellowship please contact:Mr R Thomas, Consultant T&O Surgeon, 02921 826456

Mr P Hodgson , Consultant T&O Surgeon 02921825677We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for Orthopaedic experience at senior level with a view to developing independent practice.

The Orthopaedic Department in Cardiff is one of the busiest in the UK and the successful applicants will have exposure to world class surgeons working within a busy and progressive department.

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

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP066.26

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCS / MRCS
  • Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
  • Current GMC Registration with Full License to Practice

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence

SKILLS

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

Desirable

  • Audit
  • Teaching
  • Research

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Registrar Training programme or equivalent completed FRCS (Tr & Orth) completed

Desirable

  • Specialist training experience leading to FRCS ( Orth)
  • Evidence of previous experience in trauma surgery
  • Experience in plastic surgery
  • Interest in Foot & Ankle

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCS / MRCS
  • Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
  • Current GMC Registration with Full License to Practice

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence

SKILLS

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

Desirable

  • Audit
  • Teaching
  • Research

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Registrar Training programme or equivalent completed FRCS (Tr & Orth) completed

Desirable

  • Specialist training experience leading to FRCS ( Orth)
  • Evidence of previous experience in trauma surgery
  • Experience in plastic surgery
  • Interest in Foot & Ankle

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Paul Hodgson

paul.hodgson2@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP066.26

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Supporting documents

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