Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Spinal Surgery in T&O

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large integrated health board is seeking a Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Spinal Surgery. The successful applicant will gain extensive experience in spinal surgery, participate in an active research programme, and work in renowned hospitals. Candidates must possess an MRCS or equivalent and relevant postgraduate experience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant research and patient care within a supportive environment in Cardiff, offering both urban and countryside living.

Qualifications

• 12 months postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery.
• Evidence of presentation at peer reviewed meetings.
• Research interests in areas of specific expertise.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience in all aspects of spinal surgery.
• Participate in the Spinal Fellow on call rota.
• Work at specialty Registrar level.

Skills

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English

Up to date with current medical practices

Ability to perform basic spinal surgical procedures under supervision

Motivated and efficient

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

MRCS or equivalent

Training in Radiation Protection

MSc or PhD

Job description

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD | JUNIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN SPINAL SURGERY IN TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS

Applications are invited for the above spinal post vacant from 05 August 2026 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 expected to work at specialty Registrar level and will participate in the Spinal Fellow on call rota. 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 focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission isCaring for People, Keeping People Well and our vision 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, Cardiff and 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.

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

Desirable

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales / University Hospital Llandough
Cardiff
CF14 4XW

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