Job summary
This Fellowship post will commence on 1st August 2024 for a period of 12 months, full time. The postholder will be employed by The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital, Oswestry, and during the period of employment time will be split between 6 months at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital and 6 months at Alder Hey, allowing exposure to a range of both paediatric and adult spinal disorders. 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 fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of outpatient and inpatient care and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in the assessment investigation and treatment of patients with paediatric spinal disorders. Outpatient activity will include access to routine spinal deformity clinics. A strong commitment from the post holder to support the regular clinic and theatre sessions will be essential.
Research time is provided within the week and the successful candidate would be expected to produce work for presentation and publication during the tenure.
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.
The post offers, subject to satisfactory assessment, the opportunity to develop independent surgical practice. The role also gives exposure to specialist Spinal Disorders clinics and theatre lists covering all aspects of spine surgery, as well as the opportunity to engage in specific research and audit programs.
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
The Department boasts of a strong research background. There are close links with Keele University. The Fellow would be expected to show a strong research commitment is expected to have at least two peer reviewed publications at the end of the tenure.
The junior staffing at Oswestry consists of 18 Specialty Registrars who will usually be in the more senior years of training (ST5 ST8). Orthopaedic Service Registrars also support the complement of Specialty Registrars in Orthopaedics. It will be the responsibility of the Spinal Fellow to supervise the Specialty Registrars and Orthopaedic Service Registrars within the Spinal Disorders team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department boasts of a strong research background. There are close links with Keele University. The Fellow would be expected to show a strong research commitment is expected to have at least two peer reviewed publications at the end of the tenure.
The junior staffing at Oswestry consists of 18 Specialty Registrars who will usually be in the more senior years of training (ST5 ST8). Orthopaedic Service Registrars also support the complement of Specialty Registrars in Orthopaedics. It will be the responsibility of the Spinal Fellow to supervise the Specialty Registrars and Orthopaedic Service Registrars within the Spinal Disorders team.
Person Specification
Education and 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.
- Interest in pursuing a Spinal Career
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
- Middle grade experience in paediatric orthopaedics.
- Publication in a recognised Peer Review Journal.
- Attendance at educational courses and scientific meetings
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.
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- 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 and 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.
- Interest in pursuing a Spinal Career
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
- Middle grade experience in paediatric orthopaedics.
- Publication in a recognised Peer Review Journal.
- Attendance at educational courses and scientific meetings
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.
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- 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).
