Job summary
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a Consultant Spinal Deformity Surgeon to maintain capacity and improve delivery of high-quality spinal surgery. At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, the Consultant would join a surgical team of orthopaedic and neurosurgical spinal surgeons, working with colleagues to ensure and enhance effective patient centred care.
The department undertakes a comprehensive range of surgical procedures with particular expertise in reconstructive surgery for tumour, trauma, infection, and deformity.
The appointee will therefore have a particular interest in paediatric spinal deformity surgery. It is our intent to develop innovative and less invasive methods of deformity correction. Hence extensive experience of robotics, navigation, thorascopic surgery and an international spinal fellowship (ie three months or longer of working internationally as a fellow) is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
- The department undertakes a comprehensive range of surgical procedures with particular expertise in reconstructive surgery for tumour, trauma, infection, and deformity
- The appointee will therefore have a particular interest in paediatric spinal deformity surgery. It is our intent to develop innovative and less invasive methods of deformity correction. Hence extensive experience of robotics, navigation, thorascopic surgery and an international spinal fellowship (ie three months or longer of working internationally as a fellow) is highly desirable
- They can also deliver adult spinal deformity alongside adult degenerative spinal surgery. This will maintain a level of competence commensurate with participating in a comprehensive spinal on call service including decompression and stabilisation for spinal cord and cauda equina compression. There is no requirement to undertake intradural surgery.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The individual appointed to the post will have completed orthopaedic training and have completed Spinal fellowship with particular interest in adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgery. They will join the Spinal On-Call rota providing cover to the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Currently, on call intensity is 1:13. The spinal on-call rota is separate to the rest of the hospital therefore, there is no requirement to cover orthopaedic patients with non-spinal conditions.
- The individual appointed to the post will have completed orthopaedic training and have completed Spinal fellowship with particular interest in adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgery. They will join the Spinal On-Call rota providing cover to the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Currently, on call intensity is 1:13. The spinal on-call rota is separate to the rest of the hospital therefore, there is no requirement to cover orthopaedic patients with non-spinal conditions.
The job plan is based upon approximately 10PAs initially. It is anticipated that the successful candidate would undertake 1-2 all day (2.5PA) theatre lists per week (approximately 4-6 every 4 weeks), with 1-2 Out-patient clinics (1 PA each). There is a fixed MDT (0.75 PA) and consultant meeting (0.25 PA) on Monday morning which are in-person. 1 PA is paid for patient related administration (DCC). The Trust currently offers 1.5 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA) to demonstrate to the GMC that they are up to date and fit to practice via appraisal and revalidation. The trust is keen to offer a further 1 SPA in recognition of other supporting activities including teaching, undergraduate teaching, research, trainee supervision, managerial input, clinical governance work outside of audit of personal practice, improvement in patient care, service delivery enhancement and efficiency, or other activities as specified in the job planning policy.
Remuneration for travelling between ROH and BCH is specified in the job planning policy, currently rated at 0.125 PA each way. On call commitments attract 1 PA for unpredictable activity. The availability supplement is rated band A or B at 1:13 (prospective cover). Consultants within the Trust are expected to complete job plan diaries when required to ensure appropriate remuneration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The individual appointed to the post will have completed orthopaedic training and have completed Spinal fellowship with particular interest in adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgery. They will join the Spinal On-Call rota providing cover to the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Currently, on call intensity is 1:13. The spinal on-call rota is separate to the rest of the hospital therefore, there is no requirement to cover orthopaedic patients with non-spinal conditions.
- The individual appointed to the post will have completed orthopaedic training and have completed Spinal fellowship with particular interest in adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgery. They will join the Spinal On-Call rota providing cover to the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Currently, on call intensity is 1:13. The spinal on-call rota is separate to the rest of the hospital therefore, there is no requirement to cover orthopaedic patients with non-spinal conditions.
The job plan is based upon approximately 10PAs initially. It is anticipated that the successful candidate would undertake 1-2 all day (2.5PA) theatre lists per week (approximately 4-6 every 4 weeks), with 1-2 Out-patient clinics (1 PA each). There is a fixed MDT (0.75 PA) and consultant meeting (0.25 PA) on Monday morning which are in-person. 1 PA is paid for patient related administration (DCC). The Trust currently offers 1.5 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA) to demonstrate to the GMC that they are up to date and fit to practice via appraisal and revalidation. The trust is keen to offer a further 1 SPA in recognition of other supporting activities including teaching, undergraduate teaching, research, trainee supervision, managerial input, clinical governance work outside of audit of personal practice, improvement in patient care, service delivery enhancement and efficiency, or other activities as specified in the job planning policy.
Remuneration for travelling between ROH and BCH is specified in the job planning policy, currently rated at 0.125 PA each way. On call commitments attract 1 PA for unpredictable activity. The availability supplement is rated band A or B at 1:13 (prospective cover). Consultants within the Trust are expected to complete job plan diaries when required to ensure appropriate remuneration.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING -
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for the Specialty "Trauma and Orthopaedics". via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within six months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- Prizes, scholarships, awards and distinction.
- Research
- Presentations
- Publications
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Spinal Fellowship - Substantial experience of post-CCT level exclusive spinal surgical training in a unit performing spinal deformity surgery.
Desirable
- International Spinal Fellowship - Meaningful experience of post-CCT level exclusive spinal surgical training in a unit performing spinal deformity surgery.oPatient and Out patient).
- Audit and investigation
- Computer Literacy
- More experienced Consultant (preferably 8 or more in role)
- Management skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Organisational ability
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Trustworthy and reliable
Desirable
- Leadership and Teamwork skills.
- Experience in Medical Leadership.
- Clear competency in delivering anterior spinal surgery in adults and paediatrics
- Extensive experience with Navigated spinal surgery
- Extensive experience with Robotic spinal surgery
- Extensive experience with thorascopic spinal surgery.
- Personable
- Good communicator
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Caring attitude
- Honest and reliable
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours close attention.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING -
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for the Specialty "Trauma and Orthopaedics". via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within six months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- Prizes, scholarships, awards and distinction.
- Research
- Presentations
- Publications
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Spinal Fellowship - Substantial experience of post-CCT level exclusive spinal surgical training in a unit performing spinal deformity surgery.
Desirable
- International Spinal Fellowship - Meaningful experience of post-CCT level exclusive spinal surgical training in a unit performing spinal deformity surgery.oPatient and Out patient).
- Audit and investigation
- Computer Literacy
- More experienced Consultant (preferably 8 or more in role)
- Management skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Organisational ability
- Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients
- Trustworthy and reliable
Desirable
- Leadership and Teamwork skills.
- Experience in Medical Leadership.
- Clear competency in delivering anterior spinal surgery in adults and paediatrics
- Extensive experience with Navigated spinal surgery
- Extensive experience with Robotic spinal surgery
- Extensive experience with thorascopic spinal surgery.
- Personable
- Good communicator
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Caring attitude
- Honest and reliable
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours close attention.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Northfield, Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
