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Job overview
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery to join the Regional Spinal Surgical Unit based at Morriston Hospital. The post offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in adult spinal surgery within a high-volume tertiary spinal service serving Swansea Bay and the wider Mid and South West Wales population.
The Spinal Unit provides comprehensive elective and emergency spinal care, including management of degenerative spinal conditions, spinal trauma, infection, tumours and metastatic spinal cord compression. The service delivers a wide range of open, minimally invasive, navigated and endoscopic spinal procedures from occiput to sacrum.
The post holder will work closely with consultant spinal surgeons, specialist nurses, physician associates and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. The role provides extensive exposure to spinal clinics, ward management, theatre activity, research, audit and service improvement. This fellowship is designed to support professional development while contributing to the effective delivery of spinal services across the Health Board.
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The Senior Clinical Fellow will provide day-to-day clinical support to the Regional Spinal Service, ensuring the safe assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with spinal conditions.
Key responsibilities include undertaking inpatient reviews and ward rounds, assessing emergency and elective admissions, participating in pre-operative and post-operative patient care, and supporting the management of patients throughout their hospital journey. The post holder will work under the supervision of consultant spinal surgeons and will liaise closely with nursing, therapy and multidisciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will participate in spinal operating lists and outpatient clinics appropriate to their level of competence and experience, gaining exposure to a wide range of spinal procedures and management strategies. The role also includes communicating with patients and relatives regarding planned treatment and ongoing care.
In addition, the post holder will actively contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement and service development initiatives, while maintaining high professional standards in line with GMC Good Medical Practice and Health Board policies.
Working for our organisation
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be primarily based at Morriston Hospital and will support the Regional Spinal Surgical Unit in delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient spinal care.
Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, clerking admissions, undertaking daily ward rounds, requesting and reviewing investigations, contributing to treatment plans, preparing patients for surgery, and providing post-operative care under consultant supervision. The post holder will attend theatre sessions, assist with and perform procedures appropriate to their training and competence, and attend outpatient clinics when required.
The role requires effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care. The fellow will support timely patient flow, accurate clinical documentation and adherence to governance and safety standards.
The post holder will be expected to participate in audit, research, teaching and service improvement activities and contribute to departmental educational programmes. They will comply with all Health Board policies, maintain patient confidentiality, participate in mandatory training and appraisal processes, and undertake any other duties consistent with the grade of the post as delegated by supervising consultants.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for complete details of the role, responsibilities and requirements.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery in Swansea employer: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises staff well-being and professional development. With access to outstanding training opportunities in collaboration with Swansea and Cardiff Universities, employees can thrive in their careers while enjoying the stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture of Swansea. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while living in one of the UK's most picturesque coastal cities.
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