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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 expected to work at specialty Registrar level and will participate in the Spinal Fellow on call rota. The post is not educationally approved and will therefore not attract a National Training Number.

Essential

• MRCS or equivalent
• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
Desirable
• ATLS Provider
• Academic Excellence, Prizes, distinctions etc
• MSc or PHD
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential
• 12 months postgraduate experience in Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery (Core Trainee or equivalent)
Desirable
• 6 months experience in spinal surgery orthopaedic or neurosurgery, Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices
• Ability to perform basic spinal surgical procedures under supervision
Desirable
• Research interests in areas of specific expertise
• Exposure to basic spinal surgical procedures
Attitude, Aptitudes, Essential
• Motivated and efficient
• Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
• Leadership Skills
Special Interests Essential
• Evidence of presentation peer reviewed meetings
• reviewed meetings Quality Improvement/Audit project or equivalent
Desirable
• Evidence of publication in peer review journal/s
• Evidence of completed Audit loop.
  
  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 our vision 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, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.