Job summaryClinical Fellow (StRL) In OrthopaedicsApplications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics within Cardiff and Vale Health Board, which is available to start as soon as possible until 5th August 2025.References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or trainingIn 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 candidateMain duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be based at the University Hospital Llandough which is the elective orthopaedic centre for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan.The post holder will work flexibly with colleagues to cover daytime duties of junior doctor colleagues who are on leave or on nights but there will be ample opportunities to attend other sessions including attending theatre lists, outpatient clinics, teaching sessions and multidisciplinary meetings.There will be opportunities for research or audit projects, with a number of national multicentre and commercial trials currently in progress. There will be an opportunity to develop skills such as research paper writing, delivery of shockwave therapy, oral presentation, surgical skills, outpatient clinic consultation and this can be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate.The post is ideal for a candidate wishing to make a transition from foundation posts to application for ST posts.There isNobanding or out of hours for this post.This post isnot recognised for training by the Royal College of Surgeons.About usCardiff 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documentsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMBBS or equivalentATL ProviderFRCS/MRCSDesirableMSc or PHDIntercalated DegreeFRCS (T&O)Previous ExperienceEssentialEvidence of completion of basic surgical trainingEvidence of middle grade experience in T&ODesirableSpecialist training experience leading to FRCS (Trauma)Basic and Advanced Trauma CoursesEvidence of previous experience in Trauma surgerySkills Knowledge, AbilityEssentialUp to date with current medical practicesDesirableauditTeachingresearchAdditional Clinical ExperienceEssentialExperience in plastic surgery, Neurosurgery and Intensive CareDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesCardiffCF14 4XWEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)