Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Spinal Injuries at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT.
The Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI) is concerned with the prevention of Spinal Injuries, mazimising 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 44 beds which include 15 acute and 29 rehabilitation/planned admission beds. We work closely with the Trauma centres. We also admit paediatric patients to Alice ward and we have 2 additional amenity beds that are flexed up for NHS patients as required and admit private patients.
Interested is welcomed from candidates listed on the GMC's specialist register in either Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery or Rehabilitation Medicine.
Applicants 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
We are looking for a full time Consultant 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 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) with 2.5 support professional activities (SPA).
The on-call commitment frequency for the post is currently 1:4 and candidates will be required to reside within 30 minutes from hospital whilst on call.
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 successful candidate will be expected to:
- facilitate interdisciplinary care and coordinated medical management.
- promote and support the rehabilitation process, delivered through the MCSIs patient centred goal planning system.
- provide a sound contribution of medical knowledge, expertise and diagnostic acumen related to spinal cord injury, the associated multi-system dysfunction and pathophysiological consequences.
- ensure diagnosis and prognosis are accurate; treatments preserve function with minimal side effects.
- management of medical conditions is integrated with the rehabilitation process.
- provide effective prevention, detection and treatment strategies for medical complications.
- communicate with patients (and significant others and health care workers when relevant), in appropriate and understandable ways so that there is informed participation and consent in their management, tailored to the clinical situation.
- counsel patients and their relatives or significant others during the initial acute stage, during difficult or crisis situations and for specific issues such as work and sexual functioning. This includes organisation of, or onward referral for, family support
- act as an advocate: eg in negotiations with community and funding authorities, providing information for medico-legal proceedings, conflict/disagreement resolution.
- within the wider NHS context to promote good practice related to SCI care
Prospective applications should review the full job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- facilitate interdisciplinary care and coordinated medical management.
- promote and support the rehabilitation process, delivered through the MCSIs patient centred goal planning system.
- provide a sound contribution of medical knowledge, expertise and diagnostic acumen related to spinal cord injury, the associated multi-system dysfunction and pathophysiological consequences.
- ensure diagnosis and prognosis are accurate; treatments preserve function with minimal side effects.
- management of medical conditions is integrated with the rehabilitation process.
- provide effective prevention, detection and treatment strategies for medical complications.
- communicate with patients (and significant others and health care workers when relevant), in appropriate and understandable ways so that there is informed participation and consent in their management, tailored to the clinical situation.
- counsel patients and their relatives or significant others during the initial acute stage, during difficult or crisis situations and for specific issues such as work and sexual functioning. This includes organisation of, or onward referral for, family support
- act as an advocate: eg in negotiations with community and funding authorities, providing information for medico-legal proceedings, conflict/disagreement resolution.
- within the wider NHS context to promote good practice related to SCI care
Prospective applications should review the full job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with licence to practice and with no restrictions
- MRCP, MRCS, FRCS (or equivalent)
- Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT - the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview); Certificate of eligibility for Specialist Registration CESR; European Community Rights
Desirable
- Other Post Graduate Diploma or Higher degree e.g. MD Phd
Experience/Specialist Knowedge
Essential
- Wide experience in aspects of medicine and/or surgery relevant to spinal cord paralysis medicine and rehabilitation.
- Consolidated experience (demonstrable competence) in managing patients with acute spinal cord injury and complex late complications,
- Ability to work in a team both with consultant colleagues and in a multidisciplinary setting
- Demonstrates comprehensive training in all aspects of spinal cord injury
Desirable
- Experience in related specialities.
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general professional training through medical and/or surgical specialties.
- Higher professional training and wide experience in spinal injuries or related specialities.
Audit, Teaching, Research and Publication
Essential
- Led and delivered on clinical audit projects.
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors.
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Recent Research publications and presentation of papers.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational supervisor experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with licence to practice and with no restrictions
- MRCP, MRCS, FRCS (or equivalent)
- Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT - the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview); Certificate of eligibility for Specialist Registration CESR; European Community Rights
Desirable
- Other Post Graduate Diploma or Higher degree e.g. MD Phd
Experience/Specialist Knowedge
Essential
- Wide experience in aspects of medicine and/or surgery relevant to spinal cord paralysis medicine and rehabilitation.
- Consolidated experience (demonstrable competence) in managing patients with acute spinal cord injury and complex late complications,
- Ability to work in a team both with consultant colleagues and in a multidisciplinary setting
- Demonstrates comprehensive training in all aspects of spinal cord injury
Desirable
- Experience in related specialities.
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general professional training through medical and/or surgical specialties.
- Higher professional training and wide experience in spinal injuries or related specialities.
Audit, Teaching, Research and Publication
Essential
- Led and delivered on clinical audit projects.
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors.
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Recent Research publications and presentation of papers.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational supervisor experience
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 NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
