Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board invites applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery within the Neurosurgical Department. The post offers broad experience in general neurosurgery, with on-call duties and opportunities to develop subspecialty interests according to experience and service needs.

The role includes participation in consultant-led operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward-based care and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Appropriate postgraduate clinical experience for a Senior Clinical Fellow role.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, clinical governance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for neurosurgical inpatients, including assessment, investigation, treatment planning and ongoing review.
• Attend consultant-led neurosurgical operating lists and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in neurosurgical MDT meetings and other relevant departmental meetings.
• Contribute to the middle-grade on-call rota for general neurosurgery.
• Maintain clinical records and undertake administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching/research

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Training in Radiation Protection or course

GMC Registration with Full License to Practice

CCT in Neurosurgery (or anticipated)

Intercalated Degree

MSc or PhD

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area Neurosurgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Includes On Call) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (plus on calls) Job ref 001-MP188.26

Site University Hospital of Wales Town Cardiff Salary £47,946 - £74,328 per annum (plus on calls) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgical Department at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery.

The successful applicant will join a busy tertiary neurosurgical service providing emergency and specialist care to patients across South and Mid Wales. Working alongside the consultant neurosurgeons and wider multidisciplinary team, the post offers broad experience in general neurosurgery, with opportunities to develop subspecialty interests according to the successful candidate’s experience, development objectives and service requirements.

The role includes participation in consultant-led operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward-based care and neurosurgical multidisciplinary team meetings. The post holder will also participate in the middle-grade neurosurgical on-call rota.

The post is fixed term for 12 months and is not formally recognised as a training post. However, the successful candidate will have access to clinical and educational opportunities comparable with the doctors in training alongside whom they will work.

the post is available from February 2027 for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will:

• Provide clinical care for neurosurgical inpatients, including assessment, investigation, treatment planning and ongoing review.
• Support the assessment and management of emergency and elective neurosurgical patients.
• Attend consultant-led neurosurgical operating lists and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in neurosurgical MDT meetings and other relevant departmental meetings.
• Contribute to the middle-grade on-call rota for general neurosurgery.
• Work effectively with consultants, resident doctors, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service-development work.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate medical students, nursing staff and postgraduate trainees.
• Attend and contribute to the department’s educational programme.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records and undertake the administrative responsibilities associated with patient care.

The post holder will work with the department’s consultant neurosurgeons across operating lists, clinics, MDTs and general clinical commitments. The JD also requires participation in teaching and the Neurosurgery on-call rota.

Working for our organisation

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants must have:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• A current licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Appropriate postgraduate clinical experience for a Senior Clinical Fellow role.
• Relevant experience in surgery and the management of acutely unwell patients.
• The clinical competence required to contribute safely to the middle-grade neurosurgical on-call rota.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work constructively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, clinical governance and patient safety.
• An understanding of professional responsibilities consistent with the principles of Good Medical Practice.

Experience in neurosurgery, teaching, audit, research or quality improvement would be advantageous.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS or equivalent
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
• GMC Registration with Full License to Practice
• CCT in Neurosurgery (or anticipated in the next 6 months)
• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PHD

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• • Previous Neurosurgical experience including responsibility for acute admissions at Registrar ST3 level.
• • Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
• • Evidence of previous general neurosurgical activity

ATTIDUDE, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Flexible, caring and hardworking
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Audit
• teaching

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

When applying for this post, it is essential that you read the Job Description and/or Person Specification and use the 'Supporting information' space to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Please note that only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this post.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to flexible working and equal opportunities across its medical and dental workforce. All medical and dental posts will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board - smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises.

Applications are welcomed from Welsh speaking candidates.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please therefore complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Name Mr Paul Leach Job title Clinical Director - Neurosurgery Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Mr Anthony Jesurasa - Consultant Neurosurgeon

Email: [e-mail]