Peripheral Nerve Injury Fellow
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Job summary
The Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit at the RNOH was founded over 50 years ago and is the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom and treats all aspects of surgical disorders of the peripheral nerve injury of the brachial and lumbo-sacral plexus including pain management and rehabilitation.
The appointee would be expected to work closely with the four PNI surgeons and the multi-disciplinary team in the management of patients with peripheral nerve injury. The post is based predominantly at the Stanmore site, although the successful candidate will be expected to undertake outpatient clinics in central London at our Bolsover Street outpatient department.
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge both clinically and surgically over the 12 month fellowship. The fellow will also develop sufficient knowledge and leadership in order to take a leading role as a Consultant in a department dealing with complex peripheral nerve injury surgery. During the course of the fellowship emphasis will be given to many facets of the job not just the technical aspects of surgery and performance of outpatient clinics but also on team working, coordination, and management including discharge planning etc.
Demonstration of a commitment to training in PNi surgery, good communication and team working skills are essential. Other experience in the form of audit or research is desirable. Applicants should either have the CCT or be close to obtaining it.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the fellowship is to provide training and research opportunities in PNI surgery over a 12 month period. This fellowship will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients undergoing complex PNI surgery. There will be no on-call duties. The fellow will work alongside all 4 PNI Consultants.
The post holder alongside the consultant body will be expected to supervise the junior members of the team, as well as attend and help with the out-patient clinics. They will also be first assistant during surgery. Whilst this is a non-training post there will be opportunities to operate according to your skills.
It is anticipated that the post holder will be post MRCS and core surgical training or equivalent. The delivery of high quality patient care is essential and contribution towards the unit's research and audit activity is actively encouraged.
The role will involve working at our Bolsover outpatient facility.
About us
Our Team is tight knit and works well together, we have 4 PNI Consultants, 1 paediatric clinical nurse specialist and a full complement of registrars there is also a set of junior surgical trainees proving day to day ward care.
The aim of the fellowship is to provide training and research opportunities in PNI surgery over a 12 month period. This fellowship will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients undergoing complex PNI surgery.
The departmental fellows are responsible for the continuing education program for junior doctors, and the research output of the department
The directors of this fellowship program is:
- Mr Tom J Quick
- Mr Michael Fox
- Mr Marco Sinisi
- Ms Anna Panagiotido
Details
Date posted
19 July 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£33,128 to £52,090 a year +£2,162 LW per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
392-MS312-PNI
Job locations
Royal National Orthopaedic
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
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