Senior Neurosurgery Fellow: On-Call & MDT (12 Months)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery. The post offers broad general neurosurgical experience with potential subspecialty development across emergency and specialist services in South and Mid Wales.

The role includes involvement in operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward-based care and MDT meetings. Fixed term for 12 months, available from February 2027. Access to educational opportunities comparable with training doctors.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC.
• Current licence to practise at appointment.
• Postgraduate clinical experience for Senior Clinical Fellow.
• Experience in surgery and management of acutely unwell patients.
• Clinical competence for middle-grade on-call rota.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to CPD, clinical governance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for neurosurgical inpatients, including assessment and review.
• Assess and manage emergency and elective neurosurgical patients.
• Attend consultant-led neurosurgical operating lists and clinics.
• Participate in MDT meetings and department meetings.
• Contribute to the middle-grade on-call rota for general neurosurgery.
• Collaborate with consultants, residents and nursing staff.
• Engage in audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Contribute to teaching of students and trainees.
• Attend and contribute to the department's educational programme.
• Maintain clinical records and administrative duties.

Skills

Neurosurgical experience

Emergency care

Multidisciplinary team

On-call rota

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration with Full License

Training in Radiation Protection

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery. The post offers broad general neurosurgical experience with potential subspecialty development across emergency and specialist services in South and Mid Wales.

The role includes involvement in operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward-based care and MDT meetings. Fixed term for 12 months, available from February 2027. Access to educational opportunities comparable with training doctors.