Job summary Senior Knee Fellowship - arthroplasty / soft tissue surgery with joint preservation and paediatric knee surgery (Specialty Registrar Higher level) Applications are invited for the above post commencing from 6th August 2025 for 12 months The post comprises of 1 - 2 days research and experience in Knee Osteotomy, ligament reconstruction and Arthroplasty. Completion of the Fellowship may lead to a Post Graduate Certificate in LeadingClinical Innovation and ImprovingPerformance. A contribution by the Fellow and the Trust to the Diploma Course will normally be required. Candidates should have ideally completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training programme and passed the appropriate exit examination. The Orthopaedic and Trauma Department is based in the two Major Teaching Hospitals in the City of Cardiff, the Capital of Wales. References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training In view of UK 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 post is attached to the Cardiff Lower Limb Arthroplasty Unit, at both the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough and serves a local population of 500,000 and provides a tertiary referral service for a population of 1.5 million. The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of knee surgery. There is a fully established Research Unit. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in ongoing research projects together with specific research. 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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience £43,821 to £68,330 per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-MP024.25 Job locations University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW 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 MBBS or equivalent Desirable Intercalated Degree MSc or PHD Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,) KILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Effective communication skills - written Desirable Audit Teaching Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential MBBS or equivalent Desirable Intercalated Degree MSc or PHD Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,) KILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Effective communication skills - written Desirable Audit Teaching 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 University Hospital of Wales Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)