Job summary
This role is essential to supporting and developing the spinal surgical practice at Barts Health NHS Trust. The spinal sub-specialty is a critical part of the trust's elective programme and is undergoing further development to ensure high-quality patient care.
The post will involve working across multiple sites, primarily at the Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital, with on-call commitments initially based at the Royal London. The successful candidate will also contribute to the establishment of a consultant-led designated spinal trauma rota, subject to recruitment completion.
Applicants must possess full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview. Candidates with a sub-specialty interest in paediatric orthopaedics are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
Comprehensive Spinal Surgical Service: Provide a full adult emergency spinal surgical service, including instrumented surgeries for the population of North East London. This includes:a. Inpatient and day-case surgeries.b. Outpatient clinics.c. Participation in a 1 in 9 Consultant of the Week on-call rota as part of a 24/7 service.d. Orthopaedic Trauma Cover: Occasionally provide general orthopaedic trauma operating cover during the COW week on Monday2. Collegial Support: Support the delivery of elective and non-elective trauma and orthopaedic services by covering for consultant or registrar colleagues during periods of leave.3. Evidence-Based Care: Provide care that adheres to the highest clinical and quality standards, including the 18-week waiting time standard and any relevant local agreements with commissioners.4. Departmental Management: Actively participate in the management of the department, liaising closely with the lead clinician, Clinical Director, and Surgery/Cancer CAG Director.5. Emergency Duties: Perform other duties as required during emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.6. Flexibility: The outlined duties are subject to change based on service needs, requiring flexibility and cooperation from the post holder.
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.
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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 .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- International equivalent
- Fellowship training appropriate to subspecialty
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications)
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification
Desirable
- Doctorate or Master's level research degree or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise in complex instrumented spines
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of elective and On Call emergency problems on COW rota
- Full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Instrumented trauma service for adult and paediatric spines
Desirable
- ATLS or orthopaedic course instructor
Training Expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Faculty on relevant orthopaedic courses
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services
Desirable
- Experience of audit and management
- Experience in teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience of research and presentations to learned societies
- Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Ability to organise academic meetings within the area of interest
Personal Skills
Essential
- Teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Presentation and teaching skills for undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team collaboration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with a critical and enquiring approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Caring attitude toward patients
Desirable
- Evidence of willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities at regional/national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European Community Rights
- International equivalent
- Fellowship training appropriate to subspecialty
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications)
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification
Desirable
- Doctorate or Master's level research degree or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise in complex instrumented spines
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of elective and On Call emergency problems on COW rota
- Full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Instrumented trauma service for adult and paediatric spines
Desirable
- ATLS or orthopaedic course instructor
Training Expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Faculty on relevant orthopaedic courses
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist services
Desirable
- Experience of audit and management
- Experience in teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience of research and presentations to learned societies
- Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Ability to organise academic meetings within the area of interest
Personal Skills
Essential
- Teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Presentation and teaching skills for undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team collaboration
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with a critical and enquiring approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Caring attitude toward patients
Desirable
- Evidence of willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities at regional/national levels
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).
