Job summary
Applications are invited for this fixed term appointment. This post will hold the salary equivalent to Training grades ST6-8 and is fixed term for 12 months.
This post is based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital but will include duties with hub and spoke activity at nearby trusts, including the James Paget University Hospital, and the Queen Elizabeth Kings Lynn Trust.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
In-patient careThe Spine Fellow (SF) will be responsible to the five consultants in spine surgery and for maintaining continuity of in-patient care on the spine surgery unit. They will be expected to be actively involved with the care of spinal in-patients and together with the Spinal Registrars, to supervise and support the Nurse Practitioners on the firm. They will also be expected to do weekends on call for general trauma on a 1: 4 rota, if required (there is additional remuneration available for this).OutpatientsThe SF will attend the outpatient clinics and operating lists of the spinal consultants detailed on the job plan below.James Paget Hospital, GorlestonThe SF will attend clinic and operating sessions at James Paget Hospital in Gorleston approximately every second Thursday. There will also be a commitment with the services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn at a similar frequency, yet to be established.EducationalIt is expected that the SF will be actively involved in teaching spinal surgery to the junior medical staff in the orthopaedic department. Together with the spine firm registrar, he/she will organise the spine firm's contribution to the departmental teaching programme and the FRCS (Orth) courses.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) / FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent.
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- Compliant with Trust Child Safeguarding training requirements (within one month of taking up post)
Desirable
- Current ATLS provider certification
- Full registration with GMC with Licence to Practice [CCT or CESR], at the time of commencing the post
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for Teaching, with evidence of teaching junior staff.
- Good Communicator
Experience
Essential
- Log book demonstrating clinical experience commensurate with completion of training in General Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery.
Desirable
- Able to do general on call trauma and Orthopaedic duties at registrar level.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to engage with ICSP, OCAP.
- Keen interest in teaching to all levels of trainees both locally and regionally including FRCS (Orth) courses
Audit / Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement with the presentation and publication of research and audit material
Desirable
- Relevant publications / presentations (Spinal)
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining and developing a special interest within spinal surgery
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours, as dictated by clinical commitments.
- Able to live within a 10-mile radius of the base Trust during working week
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) / FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent.
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
- Compliant with Trust Child Safeguarding training requirements (within one month of taking up post)
Desirable
- Current ATLS provider certification
- Full registration with GMC with Licence to Practice [CCT or CESR], at the time of commencing the post
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for Teaching, with evidence of teaching junior staff.
- Good Communicator
Experience
Essential
- Log book demonstrating clinical experience commensurate with completion of training in General Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery.
Desirable
- Able to do general on call trauma and Orthopaedic duties at registrar level.
Training
Essential
- Willingness to engage with ICSP, OCAP.
- Keen interest in teaching to all levels of trainees both locally and regionally including FRCS (Orth) courses
Audit / Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement with the presentation and publication of research and audit material
Desirable
- Relevant publications / presentations (Spinal)
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining and developing a special interest within spinal surgery
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours, as dictated by clinical commitments.
- Able to live within a 10-mile radius of the base Trust during working week
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
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).
