Job summary
We are looking to appoint 2 post CCT Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery. Based at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. There are 12 Complex Spine consultants from the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical sub-specialities. Current elective and trauma facilities are centred at the Royal London within the new hospital, which opened in March 2012 with world-class facilities.
The Neurosurgery Registrar is first On Call for emergencies. The Orthopaedic Complex Spine fellow is not formally required to be on call out of hours but is expected to take part in emergency trauma surgery out of hours during the week an at weekends. The Orthopaedic Complex Spine fellow will support the Neurosurgery Registrar during the weekday On Call with advice on Network referrals and arranging Spine Emergency Lists
The post will require Outpatient Spine elective Clinic and Theatre sessions to be based at Newham General Hospitals.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and must be post CCT or within 3 months of obtaining CCT to be eligible to apply for the post. Previous experience as a Senior Orthopaedic Spine Registrar is a required criteria for your application.
Main duties of the job
Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients within the Spinal Surgery Service, including all clinical and administrative duties associated with patient care.oEnsure effective liaison and communication with the Spine Fellowship Co-ordinator, Clinical Lead for Spine Surgery, Network Lead for Spine Surgery, Service Managers, and General Manager for Neurosciences to ensure seamless service delivery.oDevelop subspecialty interests that complement the existing expertise of the consultant team, actively participating in research programs.oPresent at a minimum of two national or international spine surgery conferences and complete at least one peer-reviewed publication during the fellowship.oMaintain corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management and supervision of doctors in training within the department.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- CCT or on specialist register
- Success in an intercollegiate specialty examination or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
- Evidence of experience and training in trauma & Spinal surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research: - Peer reviewed publications - Presentation at Conferences - Audit projects - Service improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
Desirable
Clinical expertise in Spine Surgery
Essential
- Ability to perform Spine surgery procedures under supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of past training in Spine Surgery
- Evidence of past training in scoliosis surgery
Training Expected:
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship experience
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting & operating lists
- Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical & operative skills
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship experience
- Experience of leading on audit projects
- Experience in developing Spine Service pathways
- Spine Surgery improvement projects
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research/Publications:
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Ability to supervise and lead on postgraduate research
Personal Skills:
Essential
- Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education
- Attitude for management and leadership training for Consultant positions
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- CCT or on specialist register
- Success in an intercollegiate specialty examination or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice
- Evidence of experience and training in trauma & Spinal surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research: - Peer reviewed publications - Presentation at Conferences - Audit projects - Service improvement projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
Desirable
Clinical expertise in Spine Surgery
Essential
- Ability to perform Spine surgery procedures under supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of past training in Spine Surgery
- Evidence of past training in scoliosis surgery
Training Expected:
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship experience
Management/Audit Experience:
Essential
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting & operating lists
- Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical & operative skills
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship experience
- Experience of leading on audit projects
- Experience in developing Spine Service pathways
- Spine Surgery improvement projects
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research/Publications:
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Ability to supervise and lead on postgraduate research
Personal Skills:
Essential
- Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education
- Attitude for management and leadership training for Consultant positions
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Reliable work record
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).
