Junior Clinical Fellow Spinal Surgery (STRL) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job overview

JUNIOR CLINICAL FELLOW - SPINAL SURGERY (STRL)

Applications are invited for the above Spinal post vacant from 05 August 2026 to work at both the University Hospital of Wales & Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales.

The post holder will work with nine dedicated Spinal Orthopaedic Consultants who are actively involved in all aspects of spinal surgery ranging from degenerative cervical and lumbar disease to tumour and scoliosis. The Welsh Institute for Spinal Trauma & Surgery is a recognised AO Spine Reference Centre.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will gain valuable experience in all aspects of spinal surgery and there is 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 Holder will be work along side the Senor Spinal Fellows covering Spinal Wards, elective and Trauma spinal patients. The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales