Unit Overview
The Cardiff Spinal Unit has been established for over 20 years. In 2011, the Welsh Centre for Spinal Trauma and Surgery opened at the UHW site. There are currently 10 Consultant Spinal Surgeons (8 Orthopaedic and 2 Neurosurgical), 4 Senior Spinal Fellows, 2 Junior Spinal Fellows, 2 Specialist Registrars, 2 Junior Clinical Fellows, 2 Foundation Year 1 doctors and 2 Clinical Nurse Specialists. It is an established renowned centre of excellence performing all aspects of Spinal Surgery in the capital city of Wales, UK. It is an AO Spine Centre.
The Unit performs on an annual basis: Elective spinal operations >600, Emergency spinal operations 200, Paediatric spinal operations >120, Spinal Injections >500, Spinal Outpatient appointments 5500. Over the years the unit has trained over 80 Fellows who have become Consultants around the world. The team of Consultants comprise internationally recognized trainers, senior lecturers and faculty of our governing bodies. The unit has become the Major Trauma Centre in Wales and has seen a large influx of spinal trauma cases.
The unit has a standalone spinal outpatient clinic with radiological support and a spinal injection suite. There has been recent investment in endoscopic spinal surgery. The unit plans to invest in spinal navigation systems / robotics and as part of the MTC the hospital is investing in 3D C-Arm systems. The NHS in Wales has established a National Robotics Program for Surgery.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide service in the speciality to the hospital(s) so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
- Teach aspects of diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases to junior medical staff and nursing staff.
- Participate in the senior spinal on-call rota appropriate to competence and agreed scope of practice, with Consultant support arrangements as required (one week on call in 7).
- Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy within agreed competencies, scope of practice, and local governance frameworks, working collaboratively with Consultant colleagues.
- Perform any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board.
Health Board Overview
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board provides background and context for this role, but the above outlines the clinical responsibilities required.
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