Job summary
This post is for a Locum Consultant in Spinal Injuries based at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI), The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This opportunity is for an additional post within the unit.
The appropriate appointee will have completed their specialist training in spinal injuries within the requirements of the rehabilitation medicine training program and have acquired skills that will contribute to service developments within the Spinal Injuries Centre. Applications are encouraged from consultant with a rehabilitation or relevant surgical (pressure ulcer management, urology etc) background. Alternatively, applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of previous training and experience sufficient to satisfy accreditation in spinal injuries at consultant level.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of patient care through the spinal cord injury service
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.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- facilitate interdisciplinary care and coordinated medical management.
- promote and support the rehabilitation process, delivered through the MCSI's 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.
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.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
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.
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 supportact as an advocate: eg in negotiations with community and funding authorities, providing information for medico-legal proceedings, conflict/disagreement resolution.
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 supportact as an advocate: eg in negotiations with community and funding authorities, providing information for medico-legal proceedings, conflict/disagreement resolution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with licence to practice with no restrictions.
- Currently practicing clinician.
- MRCP, MRCS, FRCS or FRCS equivalent.
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)(the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) c.European Community Rights
Experience/Specialist Knowledge
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
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general professional training through medical and/or surgical specialties.
- Higher professional training and wide experience in spinal injuries or related specialities.
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Led and delivered on clinical audit projects.
Teaching
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors.
- To be able to demonstrate a comprehensive training in all aspects of Spinal Cord Injury Care.
Academic Achievement, Research and Publication
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Recent Research publications and presentation of papers.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication Ability to communicate with clarity & intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate.
- Accountability Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions appropriately.
- Interpersonal skills Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively within a team.
- People Management Experience of performance management, developing and motivating others.
- Finance Knowledge of finance and budgets.
- To exemplify the Trust values: oFriendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome. oExcellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients. oCaring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs. oProfessional - apply high professional standards to your role. oRespect - for patients and each other.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with licence to practice with no restrictions.
- Currently practicing clinician.
- MRCP, MRCS, FRCS or FRCS equivalent.
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)(the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) c.European Community Rights
Experience/Specialist Knowledge
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
Training
Essential
- Comprehensive general professional training through medical and/or surgical specialties.
- Higher professional training and wide experience in spinal injuries or related specialities.
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Led and delivered on clinical audit projects.
Teaching
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors.
- To be able to demonstrate a comprehensive training in all aspects of Spinal Cord Injury Care.
Academic Achievement, Research and Publication
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Recent Research publications and presentation of papers.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication Ability to communicate with clarity & intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate.
- Accountability Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions appropriately.
- Interpersonal skills Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively within a team.
- People Management Experience of performance management, developing and motivating others.
- Finance Knowledge of finance and budgets.
- To exemplify the Trust values: oFriendly - patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome. oExcellence - ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients. oCaring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs. oProfessional - apply high professional standards to your role. oRespect - for patients and each other.
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
