Job summary Applications are invited for a full-time Locum Consultant in Spinal Surgery, as part of the Spines Surgical Team of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This locum post is available for a period of 12 months. University Hospital of Wales is the first Major Trauma Centre to launch within Wales. The Major Trauma Centre is part of an inclusive and collaborative South West and Mid Wales Network spanning six Health Board areas. This post has been created due to the expansion of the department to cope with increasing demand predominantly in degenerative adult spinal pathology and major trauma. At the present time the role will not include paediatric deformity but there is the potential for the development of this in the future. The successful candidate will be expected to have competencies in the independent operative management of patients with complex spine trauma, adult degenerative spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), metastatic spinal cord compression, spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome. 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 successful candidate will participate in a 1 in 6 week on-call rota to cover all Spinal Surgery Emergencies and Referrals. This is a non-resident rota and includes weekdays and weekend cover. No elective work takes place during this week. The on-call week is supported by 2 spinal fellows 0800-2000 weekdays, 1 spinal fellow 0800-2000 at the weekend and the Orthopaedic Registrar on call overnight (2000-0800). The successful candidate will occupy an integral position within the Spinal Surgical Team. Suitable candidates should be on the Specialist Register and must have obtained the FRCS (Tr&Ortho / Neurosurg) or equivalent and have recognised advanced experience in Spinal Surgery and have a track record lending credibility to a career dedicated to Spinal Surgery, including specialist fellowship experience. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements. You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary for this post is £105,401 per annum. 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 "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" 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 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,401 a year per annum Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-MP224.24 Job locations University Hospital of Wales Heath Park 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 Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise On GMC Specialist Register for specialty Recognised Advanced Fellowship in Spinal Surgery ATLS or APLS provider status Experience Essential Broad experience in Spinal Surgery Demonstrable experience in the operative management of complex spine trauma, adult degenerative spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), metastatic spinal cord compression, spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome. Completion of recognised Spinal Surgery fellowship Desirable Evidence of independent practice Experience of Major Trauma Centre working 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 Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of clinical governance Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Desirable Knowledge of risk management Research Essential Evidence of active research interests Education and Training Essential Interest in education and training of resident medical staff Management Essential Evidence of effective leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise On GMC Specialist Register for specialty Recognised Advanced Fellowship in Spinal Surgery ATLS or APLS provider status Experience Essential Broad experience in Spinal Surgery Demonstrable experience in the operative management of complex spine trauma, adult degenerative spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), metastatic spinal cord compression, spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome. Completion of recognised Spinal Surgery fellowship Desirable Evidence of independent practice Experience of Major Trauma Centre working 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 Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of clinical governance Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Desirable Knowledge of risk management Research Essential Evidence of active research interests Education and Training Essential Interest in education and training of resident medical staff 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 University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)