Job summary
The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery (CSSS) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to advertise for new fellowship opportunities in spinal surgery. The CSSS runs a two year fellowship programme best suited for orthopaedic or neurosurgical specialists who have recently completed their basic specialist training and are keen to advance their subspecialist knowledge and surgical skill in spinal surgery.
The fellowship structure is divided into two tiers, A and B fellowship. The B fellowship is an entry level, one year spinal fellowship with focus on research, emergency case management, complex clinics and assisting in complex spinal procedures. The A Fellowship is a one year, advanced surgical fellowship with significant focus on complex clinics and surgical exposure. The A fellowship has additional approval from the RCS of England and fellows who successfully complete it will get certificates from both the CSSS and the Royal College of Surgeons. Entry to the A fellowship from the B fellowship is based on satisfactory appraisal (6 monthly) and academic achievement.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL DUTIES
Regular clinical duties include early ward round, daily board round and daily MDT where all acute admissions and operations over the preceding 24 hours are presented and discussed. After full training both Fellow As and Bs are expected to perform independent spinal injection lists. You will be attending and managing spinal patients in the spinal outpatient clinics under the supervision of the consultant. Both Fellow As and Bs will be expected to attend two whole day elective operating lists a week. In addition they are also expected to help the associate consultants in the emergency spinal theatres and clinics. The post holders will also be expected to help out with ward duties. These duties involve the reception, assessment and treatment of acute admissions under the direction of the consultants as required. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in an on-call rota.
About us
The CSSS is based within Queens Medical Centre of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. NUH is a large university hospital trust, the regional Major Trauma Centre, and is a tertiary referral unit for all aspects of complex spinal pathology. The CSSS is a recognised AOSpine Training Centre and is the only spinal unit in the UK with 6 Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) approved and certified advanced fellowship posts. The team covers all aspects of spinal surgery with special emphasis on deformity (paediatric and adult), in addition to a busy spinal trauma and tumour practice. We are a very friendly department with close collaboration between the consultants and colleagues from other disciplines.
Within the CSSS, we have a research team with a trials coordinator, data entry clerks and research nursing staff. The unit runs a number of commercial and non-commercial studies in addition to a project-bank with support from the senior staff. Fellows are expected to complete at least one project culminating into a publication per year. Interested fellows can also apply for a higher academic degree (DM/PhD) through the University of Nottingham and can be mentored academically in house or in collaboration with a number of distinguished basic sciences academics. Journal club meetings, research meetings and formal teaching seminars are common practice within the unit and run on a programmed basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role additionally provides:
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The research sessions will be supervised by the individual consultants in accordance with their areas of interest. Most research is clinically focused; however there is considerable scope for the development of basic science research and cooperation with biomechanical institutions. Every encouragement will be given to submit for a higher degree. The post-holder is expected to present work at national and international meetings and to have at least one paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal at the completion of each year. They are also expected to actively participate in the mandatory and service evaluation and improvement audits.
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
Fellows are expected to participate regularly in teaching the CT1 and FY2s on the ward, as well as medical students. They are expected to actively participate in journal clubs and present topics in the departments academic meeting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role additionally provides:
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The research sessions will be supervised by the individual consultants in accordance with their areas of interest. Most research is clinically focused; however there is considerable scope for the development of basic science research and cooperation with biomechanical institutions. Every encouragement will be given to submit for a higher degree. The post-holder is expected to present work at national and international meetings and to have at least one paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal at the completion of each year. They are also expected to actively participate in the mandatory and service evaluation and improvement audits.
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
Fellows are expected to participate regularly in teaching the CT1 and FY2s on the ward, as well as medical students. They are expected to actively participate in journal clubs and present topics in the departments academic meeting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Orthopaedic / Neurosurgical Specialist Exit exam
Desirable
- Membership of recognised professional national / international spinal Societies / Associations
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and surgical exposure demonstrating a commitment to spinal surgery.
- Evidence of audit/research activity: Minimum of 1 presentation and 1 publication related to spine in peer reviewed meetings and journals
Desirable
- A previous one year fellowship in spinal surgery is desirable
- Clear academic interest with multiple spinal presentations and publications
Skills
Essential
- Familiarity With PACS and other IT related health software.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Advance IT training/ certificate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Orthopaedic / Neurosurgical Specialist Exit exam
Desirable
- Membership of recognised professional national / international spinal Societies / Associations
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and surgical exposure demonstrating a commitment to spinal surgery.
- Evidence of audit/research activity: Minimum of 1 presentation and 1 publication related to spine in peer reviewed meetings and journals
Desirable
- A previous one year fellowship in spinal surgery is desirable
- Clear academic interest with multiple spinal presentations and publications
Skills
Essential
- Familiarity With PACS and other IT related health software.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Advance IT training/ certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).