Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre
Northern General Hospital
Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Injuries and Rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the above post to be based at the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, Northern General Hospital. The post is to commence asap and is for an initial 06 month period with a potential for an extension for a further 06 months.
In the role of Clinical Fellow in Spinal Cord Medicine and Trauma Rehabilitation, you will work in the second largest spinal injuries centre in the UK, dealing with a range of medical and surgical problems related to spinal cord injury. Whilst not part of a formal training rotation, a wealth of training and research opportunities will be available.
This post would best suit candidates hoping to pursue a career in Spinal Injuries Management who is looking for further experience. You will be part of a medical team comprising five Consultants in Spinal Injuries, two Specialty Registrars, three Clinical Fellows, two foundation doctors, 2 GP Trainees and two Advanced Nurse Practitioners. The appointee will provide on-call cover to the centre in rotation along with the other Registrars.
About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment is to commence asap for a fixed term period of 06 months. Full MRCP or an equivalent membership exam is essential. This posts does not award a National Training Number. As this posts is not recognised as a training post, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of these posts are equivalent to ST3 Level
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment is to commence asap for a fixed term period of 06 months. Full MRCP or an equivalent membership exam is essential. This posts does not award a National Training Number. As this posts is not recognised as a training post, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of these posts are equivalent to ST3 Level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS
- ALS where ALS is not current, ALS should be obtained before taking up the job
- MRCP/Equivalent
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of being able to independently assess and manage people with Spinal cord injuries.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience and commitment in teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Ability to work in a team
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS
- ALS where ALS is not current, ALS should be obtained before taking up the job
- MRCP/Equivalent
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience of being able to independently assess and manage people with Spinal cord injuries.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience and commitment in teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Ability to work in a team
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
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).
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).
