Job Summary
Senior Foot and Ankle Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedics (StRH Grade)
Applications are invited for the above post to commence from 15 February 2025 until 5 August 2025 in the first instance. The post will primarily be based in the Orthopaedic Department at Llandough Hospital. The successful applicants will gain valuable experience in all aspects of the sub-speciality appointed to. The Department does have an active research programme in place including basic science laboratory facilities. The ULHB is associated with Cardiff University and excellent postgraduate facilities are available. The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.
For further information on the Fellowship please contact:
* Mr R Thomas, Consultant T&O Surgeon, 02921 826456
* Mr P Hodgson, Consultant T&O Surgeon 02921825677
We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals. References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training. 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
This post will provide an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for Orthopaedic experience at senior level with a view to developing independent practice. The Orthopaedic Department in Cardiff is one of the busiest in the UK and the successful applicants will have exposure to world class surgeons working within a busy and progressive department.
About Us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
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. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCS/MRCS
* ATLS Provider
Desirable
* Intercalated Degree
* MSc or PHD
* Academic Excellence
* FRCS (T&O)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Evidence of completion of basic surgical training.
* Evidence of middle grade experience in trauma and Orthopaedics.
Desirable
* Specialist training experience leading to FRCS (Orth)
* Evidence of previous experience in trauma surgery
* Basic and Advanced Trauma Courses
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
* Experience in plastic surgery, Neurosurgery and Intensive care
Desirable
* Audit
* Teaching
* Research
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff, CF64 2XX
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