Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics to start in February 2026. This role involves working alongside 16 existing specialist trainees and providing middle-grade cover for clinical sessions. The successful candidate will participate in independent operating sessions and attend supervised sessions with seasoned consultants. Interested candidates must be post FRCS (Orth) trainees aiming to gain targeted training within the field. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Post FRCS (Orth) trainees interested in gaining focussed training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Provide middle‑grade cover for clinical sessions and be on call for trauma alongside specialist trainees.
• Participate in independent operating sessions.
• Attend supervised sessions with 16 consultant surgeons involved in the trauma service.

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Trauma and Orthopaedics

A Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics is required to commence from February 2026 to work alongside 16 existing SPRs who support the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate. The successful candidate will be based at the University Hospital of Wales and Llandough Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide middle‑grade cover for clinical sessions and be on call for trauma alongside specialist trainees.
• Participate in independent operating sessions.
• Attend supervised sessions with 16 consultant surgeons involved in the trauma service.

Qualifications

Post FRCS (Orth) trainees interested in gaining focussed training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.