Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Neurosurgeon with a specialty interest in Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery and Gene Therapy based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic Functional and Epilepsy Surgery neurosurgical team consisting of two Consultant Neurosurgeons, four Neurologists, two neuroradiologists, one clinical neuropsychologist, one neuropsychiatrist, one clinical neurophysiologist and three Clinical Nurse Specialists. With Prof Gray, you will deliver part of the epilepsy surgery programme. As part of the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre Clinical Trials Team you will be part of the clinical and operative surgical team delivering Gene and Cell therapies to the human brain using state-of-the-art intraoperative MR stereotactic techniques.
The South Wales Epilepsy Surgery service covers a population of 2.5 million, includes dedicated epilepsy, first seizure and epilepsy surgery clinics and a fortnightly Epilepsy Surgery MDT, supported by neurosurgery, epileptology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neuropsychiatry and nuclear medicine. There are three epilepsy clinical nurse specialists. We have a dedicated Videotelemetry suite for scalp and intracranial recording and a Renishaw Neuromate Robotic system for SEEG implantation. We also have a Clearpoint Neuro intra-operative MRI stereotactic system for gene therapy delivery in one of our 3T MR scanners.
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The Academic Unit of Neurosciences within Cardiff University’s Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences includes four Professors and two Senior Lecturers. A broad portfolio of research is undertaken including stem cell and neural transplantation and gene therapy delivery for neurodegenerative diseases (Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Diseases) and epilepsy, as well as translational research using living human brain tissue, neurogenetics, and neuroepidemiology. Cardiff University’s Advanced Neurotherapies Centre hosts a dedicated Clinical Research Facility in the department, as well as a human tissue lab and the Wales Neurosciences Tissue Research Biobank. Close academic links are enjoyed with the University Schools of Biosciences and Psychological Medicine and advanced MR imaging (CUBRIC). Cardiff and Vale UHB has a major R&D role and supports opportunities to develop clinical research studies including therapeutic trials. The Neurosurgery Department is currently the only UK centre delivering gene therapies to patients in first-in-human trials. The UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has a major R&D role and supports opportunities to develop clinical research studies including therapeutic trials. The UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants must ensure they provide the names and contact details of referees covering at least the last three years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Please note the successful candidate will start in post from July 2027.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status. We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
When applying for this post, it is essential that you read the Job Description and/or Person Specification and use the 'Supporting information' space to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Please note that only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this post.
If you are shortlisted for interview for this post, you will receive notification directly via the e-mail address you have provided on your application. Please ensure that you check regularly as any subsequent revisions to interview arrangements will be forwarded to you by this method.
Please ensure that you provide an e-mail address for each referee to avoid delays with the appointment process.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Medical / Dental Resourcing Department reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to flexible working and equal opportunities across its medical and dental workforce. All medical and dental posts will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board - smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises.
Applications are welcomed from Welsh speaking candidates.
Consultant in Neurosurgery, with Epilepsy & Functional / Gene Therapy in Cardiff employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills in breast imaging and multidisciplinary care, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the health board offers a diverse range of career opportunities while prioritising the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
