Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months (fixed term)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureFellows work with nine dedicated orthopaedic spinal consultants across the University Hospital of Wales (Major Trauma Centre), Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and University Hospital Llandough. The work covers degenerative cervical and lumbar disease, tumour, and adult and paediatric scoliosis. Fellows work at senior specialty registrar level on the spinal on-call rota, and there is an active research programme with basic science laboratory facilities linked to Cardiff University.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. All applicants must state their current immigration status and expiry dates. References covering at least three years of previous employment or training are required.
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Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Current GMC registration with full licence to practise.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must state their immigration status. Overseas applicants must supply criminal record certificates.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateEarly August each year (the 2026 advert was for posts starting 5 August 2026; earlier adverts started 7 August 2024 and 6 August 2025).
Application route / cycleRecruitment runs through NHS Jobs / Trac about once a year for August starts. Dated: the 2026 advert was posted 22 July 2026 for a 5 August 2026 start and is now closed. The post is not educationally approved and carries no National Training Number.
Current GMC registration with full licence to practise
Training in radiation protection, or agreement to attend the next available course
6 months of postgraduate spinal surgery experience (higher surgical trainee or equivalent)
Desirable: previous senior spinal trainee/fellow experience, MSc/PhD, AO Spine Diploma, spine research and publications
Application documents
NHS Jobs / Trac online application
References covering a minimum of three years of employment/training
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 12-month senior clinical research fellowship covering the full range of adult and paediatric spinal surgery, with spinal on-call and a structured research programme.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Active research programme with basic science laboratory facilities, Cardiff University links and postgraduate facilities. The centre is an AO Spine Reference Centre.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Welsh Centre for Spinal Surgery & Trauma, Cardiff and Vale UHB
The Welsh Centre for Spinal Surgery & Trauma at the University Hospital of Wales is the supra-regional spinal centre for the South Wales Major Trauma Network. It provides adult and paediatric acute and elective spinal surgery.
