Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Fellowship in Spinal Surgery. Please note that this post will commence in February 2024 for a period of 6 months and will be based at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The fellow would actively participate in Elective and Emergency cases.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in research and previous experience in spinal surgery is essential.
As a hospital our overriding objective is to deliver outstanding patient care and we pride ourselves in the standards we achieve, feedback from our patients and on the quality of our services.
Informal enquires are encouraged in the first instance by email to Mr. Sudarshan Munigangaiah, Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon. His email address is: sudarshan.munigangaiah@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The post is designed to accommodate a qualified clinician, who has attained CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics or equivalent, or who is on the specialist register, and who would like to gain a further period of development in the sub-specialty of Spinal Surgery in preparation for a consultant role.
The role will be supported by consultants within the team to allow for the widest possible exposure to different surgical techniques for complex conditions while undertaking independent clinics. The training needs of the Fellow will be considered before determining the amount of time spent with different consultants.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. In the paediatric sector all aspects of thoracic, lumbar and lumbosacral spinal deformity are covered. Additional experience can be gained through links with Neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and ENT with a focus on broadening the trainees experience in access and exposure.
The postholder will be expected to take part in and will be responsible for coordination of the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings in the Spinal Disorders firm. There are separate MDT meetings every week with Spinal Injuries Rehab team, Radiologists, Tumour MDT and Combined Consent Clinic.
The Fellow will also be expected to conduct research projects for publication in peer reviewed spine journals as well as to present at national and international spine meetings.
Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. In the paediatric sector all aspects of thoracic, lumbar and lumbosacral spinal deformity are covered. Additional experience can be gained through links with Neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and ENT with a focus on broadening the trainees experience in access and exposure.
The postholder will be expected to take part in and will be responsible for coordination of the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings in the Spinal Disorders firm. There are separate MDT meetings every week with Spinal Injuries Rehab team, Radiologists, Tumour MDT and Combined Consent Clinic.
The Fellow will also be expected to conduct research projects for publication in peer reviewed spine journals as well as to present at national and international spine meetings.
Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- GMC specialist registration for trauma and orthopaedics or neurosurgery.
- FRCS/MRCS/Equivalent degree
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other evidence of academic achievements.
- Higher orthopaedic degree
Work and Sub-Specialty Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to spinal surgery
- Completion of structured trauma and orthopaedic training programme
- Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating spinal surgery
Desirable
- Attendance at educational courses and scientific meetings.
- Publication in a recognised Peer Review Journal.
- Middle grade experience in paediatric orthopaedics.
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching skills and experience.
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Proven research interest record including evidence of publications and presentations
- Evidence of research activity within spinal disorders sub-specialty
Desirable
- Track record of delivery of standards of care along with service development.
- Evidence of business awareness.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated to set and achieve targets.
- Proven strong commitment to all aspects of teamwork.
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Effective member of multidisciplinary team with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high-quality service.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of examples of complete audit cycle. Experience in presentations at national and/or international meetings relating to spinal disorders.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- GMC registration with licence to practice
- GMC specialist registration for trauma and orthopaedics or neurosurgery.
- FRCS/MRCS/Equivalent degree
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other evidence of academic achievements.
- Higher orthopaedic degree
Work and Sub-Specialty Experience
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to spinal surgery
- Completion of structured trauma and orthopaedic training programme
- Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating spinal surgery
Desirable
- Attendance at educational courses and scientific meetings.
- Publication in a recognised Peer Review Journal.
- Middle grade experience in paediatric orthopaedics.
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to teaching skills and experience.
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Proven research interest record including evidence of publications and presentations
- Evidence of research activity within spinal disorders sub-specialty
Desirable
- Track record of delivery of standards of care along with service development.
- Evidence of business awareness.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated to set and achieve targets.
- Proven strong commitment to all aspects of teamwork.
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Effective member of multidisciplinary team with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high-quality service.
- Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of examples of complete audit cycle. Experience in presentations at national and/or international meetings relating to spinal disorders.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
