Job summaryClinical Orthopaedic Fellow in Elbow/Shoulder Surgery
Applications are invited for the above post commencing to start from either 4th August 2027.
The Orthopaedic and Trauma Department is based in the two Major Teaching Hospitals in the City of Cardiff, the Capital of Wales.
The post is attached to the Cardiff Upper Limb Team at the University Hospital Llandough and serves a local population of 500,000 and provides a tertiary referral service for a population of 1.5 million.
Main duties of the jobThis post is intended for a candidate who has achieved FRCS (Tr & Orth) and is planning to pursue a career in Shoulder and elbow surgery.
The candidate will gain experience in open and arthroscopic elbow and shoulder surgery, both elective and trauma. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in ongoing and new research projects. They will also be expected to coordinate the upper limb MDT.
The Post Holder will be expected to work at specialist Registrar level and will participate in the specialist Registrar on call rota at Llandough Hospital.
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 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.
DetailsDate posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £70,380 to £80,730 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP134.26-A
Job locations: University Hospital LLandough, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF64 2XX, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent
- Current GMC certificate Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable)
- FRCS (Tr&ORTH)
Desirable- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
ExperienceEssential- Some experience in shoulder and elbow surgery
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
ResearchEssential- Evidence of active research interests
- Ability to critically appraise research
Desirable- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentists
Desirable- Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
ManagementEssential- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Desirable- Evidence of management training
Other RequirementsEssential- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
- Travel to other locations to fulfil requirements of the job plan
Disclosure 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 detailsCardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: University Hospital LLandough, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF64 2XX
Employer's website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Tim Matthews, tim.matthews@wales.nhs.uk, 02921825307
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. 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. 
