Job summary
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Spinal Injuries at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a full time Specialty Doctor in Spinal injuries to provide an effective, sustainable, consultant clinical service that can be flexible and responsive to the changing context around spinal cord injury care.
This full time post comprises 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) with 1.5 support professional activities (SPA).
The on-call commitment frequency for the post is currently 1:5 weekends and 2 hour extended weekday hours. Candidates are expected to be on site during their on-call.
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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Main duties of the job
The Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI) is concerned with the prevention of Spinal Injuries, maximising neurological recovery, minimising complications of disability, complications following discharge and maintain health, independent and a good quality of life on an ongoing basis.
The Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries Unit is one of 11 in the UK (8 in England) designated to receive and treat spinal cord injured patients. The unit has 48 beds which include 15 acute and 33 rehabilitation/planned admission beds. We work closely with the Trauma centres. We also admit paediatric patients to Alice ward.
Medical staff based in the centre comprise: four consultants, two specialty trainee registrars (STRs) in rehabilitation medicine (spinal injuries) and three Specialty Doctors (including this post). The 5 non-consultant grade posts provide the outpatient, acute admission and readmission clinical services and share the 1 in 5 shift rotation (9am to 7pm only, overnight emergency cover is provided by resident medical doctor and outreach team).
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
Main clinical responsibilities:
- Provide overall medical care to all inpatients and outpatients along with other doctors to provide the medical component of care for the in-patients and out-patients.
- Contribute to the duty/out of hours rota, dealing with new referrals, enquiries from other hospitals, GPs and patients.
- Ensure patients are assessed and managed effectively including clinical examinations and investigations relevant to people with spinal cord lesions and monitoring of their multisystem dysfunction.
- Monitor the neurological status appropriately; ensure accurate, contemporaneous clinical records are kept and investigations reviewed and acted upon.
- Candidate may need to be prepared to carry out urodynamics sessions and be able to look after and advise patients admitted for urological investigations and follow up. If the postholder doesnt have previous experience, training arrangements will be put in place including assessment and long term management of acute Spinal Injuries to ensure the postholder achieves the requisite skills and competency required.
- Ensure quality of care, patient safety and clinical effectiveness are built into practice, evaluated and improved.
- Liaise constructively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective interspeciality and interdisciplinary team working.
Prospective applications should review the full job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main clinical responsibilities:
- Provide overall medical care to all inpatients and outpatients along with other doctors to provide the medical component of care for the in-patients and out-patients.
- Contribute to the duty/out of hours rota, dealing with new referrals, enquiries from other hospitals, GPs and patients.
- Ensure patients are assessed and managed effectively including clinical examinations and investigations relevant to people with spinal cord lesions and monitoring of their multisystem dysfunction.
- Monitor the neurological status appropriately; ensure accurate, contemporaneous clinical records are kept and investigations reviewed and acted upon.
- Candidate may need to be prepared to carry out urodynamics sessions and be able to look after and advise patients admitted for urological investigations and follow up. If the postholder doesnt have previous experience, training arrangements will be put in place including assessment and long term management of acute Spinal Injuries to ensure the postholder achieves the requisite skills and competency required.
- Ensure quality of care, patient safety and clinical effectiveness are built into practice, evaluated and improved.
- Liaise constructively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective interspeciality and interdisciplinary team working.
Prospective applications should review the full job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Experience skills and Competencies
Essential
- Broad based post graduate experience. Competent in managing acutely ill patients
- Experience in managing patients with Spinal Cord Injuries
Desirable
- Experience in relevant specialties (such as general medicine, care of elderly, rehabilitation medicine, orthopaedics ,neurology); Experience in urodynamics
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general medical training to meet specialty doctor entry requirements
Desirable
- Training in spinal cord injuries medicine and rehabilitation
Academic achievement, research and publication Teaching Experience
Essential
- Teaching, presentation and involvement in post graduate Education
Desirable
- Some exposure to research and publications
- Involvement with assessment and appraisal
Audit, clinical governance, Information technology, Management
Essential
- Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage
- Knowledge of risk management, clinical incident reporting, Data protection
Desirable
- Evidence based practice and guideline development experience. Interest in development of electronic patient record systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Experience skills and Competencies
Essential
- Broad based post graduate experience. Competent in managing acutely ill patients
- Experience in managing patients with Spinal Cord Injuries
Desirable
- Experience in relevant specialties (such as general medicine, care of elderly, rehabilitation medicine, orthopaedics ,neurology); Experience in urodynamics
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general medical training to meet specialty doctor entry requirements
Desirable
- Training in spinal cord injuries medicine and rehabilitation
Academic achievement, research and publication Teaching Experience
Essential
- Teaching, presentation and involvement in post graduate Education
Desirable
- Some exposure to research and publications
- Involvement with assessment and appraisal
Audit, clinical governance, Information technology, Management
Essential
- Audit used in practice; exposure to clinical governance, routine computer and internet usage
- Knowledge of risk management, clinical incident reporting, Data protection
Desirable
- Evidence based practice and guideline development experience. Interest in development of electronic patient record systems
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
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Foundation Trust
Twmpath Lane
Gobowen
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
