Senior Clinical Spinal Fellow (STRH) In Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Wales is seeking a Fixed Term Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery. You will work alongside spinal orthopaedic consultants, gaining valuable experience in spinal surgeries while participating in on-call duties. Essential qualifications include FRCS Orth and GMC registration. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from £46,324 to £71,814 per annum, highlighting a commitment to professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current GMC Full Licence to Practice required.
• 6 months postgraduate experience in spinal surgery needed.
• Training in Radiation Protection or commitment to complete next available course.

Responsibilities

• Assist in spinal surgeries including degenerative disease and tumours.
• Participate in research programmes and clinical governance.
• Maintain log book of procedures at a senior level.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Quality improvement experience

Peer-reviewed publication experience

Demonstrable English proficiency

Education

FRCS Orth or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

FIXED TERM SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN SPINAL SURGERY (StRHGrade)

Applications are invited for the above spinal posts vacant to start 29‑December‑2025 until 4‑August‑2026 to work at the University Hospital of Wales, Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and University Hospital Llandough.

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 in adults and children. The Welsh Centre for Spinal Surgery & Trauma is a recognised AO Spine Reference Centre and a Spinal Training Interface Group accredited centre.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in all aspects of spinal surgery and participate in the spinal on‑call rota at University Hospital of Wales. The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.

• Work at Senior Specialty Registrar level, assisting in spinal surgeries including degenerative disease, tumours, scoliosis in adults and children.
• Participate in research programmes and basic science laboratory work.
• Attend on‑call rota and contribute to clinical governance.
• Maintain log book of procedures (Level 4 or equivalent).

Qualifications

Essential:

• FRCS Orth or equivalent (spinal surgery).
• Current GMC Full Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course.
• 6 months postgraduate experience in spinal surgery (Higher Surgical Trainee or equivalent).

Desirable:

• AO Spine Diploma or equivalent.
• MSc or PhD.
• Intercalated degree.
• ATLS Instructor / Training the Trainer.
• Previous experience as Senior Spinal trainee or Spinal fellow.
• Evidence of research / audit projects.
• Leadership course or qualification.

Personal Skills & Knowledge

• Up to date with current medical practices.
• Demonstrable written and spoken English.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Quality improvement / audit experience.

Contract & Salary

Contract: Fixed term 8 months, Full‑time. Salary: £46,324 to £71,814 per annum. Grade: Doctor – Other.

Eligibility & Immigration

• References covering minimum of three years of previous employment / training required.
• Applicants must disclose current immigration status and expiry dates.
• Disclosure & Barring Service check required.

Application Details

Date posted: 24 November 2025.

Reference number: 001‑MP182.25.

Locations: University Hospital of Wales / University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff CF14 4XW.

Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/.

Certificate of Sponsorship available for skilled workers.