Senior Clinical Paediatric Orthopaedic and Trauma Fellow

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK health organization is seeking a Senior Clinical Paediatric Orthopaedic and Trauma Fellow to work alongside experienced staff. This position, suitable for Post FRCS (Orth) trainees, offers focused training in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics with independent operating sessions. The successful candidate will provide middle grade cover at a busy trauma center and will be required to demonstrate relevant qualifications, including MBBS and FRCS. This role promises a diverse and rewarding experience in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Completion of basic surgical training.
• Middle grade experience in trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Specialist training leading to FRCS (Orth).
• Basic and Advanced Trauma courses.
• Experience in paediatric surgery.
• Experience in plastic surgery and Intensive Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide middle grade cover for clinical sessions.
• Be on call for adult and pediatric trauma.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and school clinics.

Skills

Written communication

Audit

Teaching

Research

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS/MRCS

ATLS Provider

Intercalated Degree

MSc or PhD

FRCS (T&O)

Job description

Senior Clinical Paediatric Orthopaedic and Trauma Fellow

The closing date is 06 January 2026

SENIOR CLINICAL PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC & TRAUMA FELLOWA Senior Clinical Paediatric Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics is required to work alongside 14 existing SPRs who support the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate.

Post to commence 05-August 2026, for 12 months

This post is particularly suitable for Post FRCS (Orth) trainees interested in gaining focussed training in Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics. Independent Operating sessions will be available along with supervised sessions with 3 consultants who have an interest in Paediatric orthopaedic conditions. Research sessions are timetabled together with an opportunity to attend multidisciplinary and school clinics. This post is recognised for training by the Royal College of Surgeons. In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates. A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be based at the University Hospital of Wales. The post will provide middle grade cover for clinical sessions and be on call for both adult and paediatric trauma alongside the specialty Registrar trainees. The University Hospital of Wales is a busy trauma centre with a dedicated trauma theatre and a regional PICU.

The unit provides tertiary referral services for both elective cases and paediatric trauma.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities to serve around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. We are committed to innovation, clinical research and strong partnership working.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, offers a vibrant urban life, while the Vale of Glamorgan provides beautiful countryside and coastline—creating a perfect balance for living and working.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Miss C Carpenter, Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon Supervisor on 02921846236.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS/MRCS
• ATLS Provider
• Intercalated Degree
• MSc or PhD
• FRCS (T&O)

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of completion of basic surgical training.
• Evidence of middle grade experience in trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Specialist training experience leading to FRCS (Orth).
• Basic and Advanced Trauma courses.
• Evidence of previous experience in paediatric surgery.
• Experience in plastic surgery, Neurosurgery and Intensive Care.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate skills in written communication adequate to enable effective communication.
• Audit.
• Teaching.
• Research.

SPECIAL INTEREST

• Intention to take up paediatric orthopaedic surgery as a 'sub specialist' interest.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board