Job summary Do you want to join a fantastic prosthetic rehabilitation team? Do you want to develop services for amputees? Do you have an interest in Orthoplastic rehabilitation? If so, then this is the post for you. We are looking for an individual who is energetic and passionate about improving services for amputees of all ages. This part time 8 session post is linked with the Major Trauma Centre, Regional Vascular Centre and the Children's Hospital for Wales, based at the nearby University Hospital for Wales, and will in-reach to provide expert amputee advice. The individual would be joining our rehabilitation medicine family with six colleagues based in major trauma, neurorehabilitation and spinal injury services. There are many opportunities to be involved with undergraduate and post graduate teaching and there are close links with Cardiff University to develop research interests. There is no on-call commitment associated with this post. Please contact the department to discuss the post further. We look forward to working with you. Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee. Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with colleagues in the MTC and plastic surgeons based at Morriston Hospital. Complex reconstructions and congenital limb deficiencies require close collaboration to ensure that patients are fully informed of the treatment choices available to them and that their rehabilitation is optimal.It is a post which compliments the expertise and skill set currently within the rehabilitation consultant pool within the region. There are other Consultants with some amputee medicine experience, but it is anticipated that the post holder will lead the development of amputee and vascular rehabilitation services and take an active role in the clinical governance associated with the clinical services. The post holder with liaise with the wider network across Wales and the UK to ensure that services are of high quality and meeting national guidance. The role will link with provision of care for Veterans with limb loss and ensure that care of Veterans in this area is meeting Welsh government expectations. The post holder will also provide the specialist teaching for the rehabilitation medicine trainees during their amputee attachments. Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview. The basic salary range for this post is £84,800 per annum to £123,808 per annum for an 8-session commitment. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 04 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £84,800 to £123,808 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 001-MP208.24 Job locations Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre Rookwood Hospital Cardiff CF5 2YN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date Experience Essential Broad training and experience in Rehabilitation Medicine Desirable Experience in the management of Neurorehabilitation Skills Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Research Essential Evidence of active research interests Teaching Essential Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors Desirable Evidence of active research interests Management Essential Evidence of effective leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date Experience Essential Broad training and experience in Rehabilitation Medicine Desirable Experience in the management of Neurorehabilitation Skills Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Research Essential Evidence of active research interests Teaching Essential Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors Desirable Evidence of active research interests Management Essential Evidence of effective leadership skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre Rookwood Hospital Cardiff CF5 2YN Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)