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SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW 's
SPINAL SURGERY (StRH Grade)
Applications are invited for the above Spinal posts vacant to start 5th August 2026 to work at the University Hospital of Wales, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and University Hospital Llandough.
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 in adults and children. The Welsh Centre for Spinal Surgery & Trauma is a recognised AO Spine Reference Centre and a Spinal Training Interface Group accredited 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 Centre is associated with Cardiff University and excellent postgraduate facilities are available.
The Post Holder will be expected to work at Senior Specialty Registrar level and will participate in the Spinal on call rota at University Hospital of Wales.
The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.
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 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Please note that FRCS Orth or FRCS Neurosurgery or equivalent is required for this post
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Spinal Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £47,946 - £74,328 Per Annum + On Call Banding. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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