Job summary
We are seeking a full-time Spinal Specialist with responsibility to support existing consultants in spinal surgery department for Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for a fixed term appointment for 12 months renewable for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will work within the spinal unit to support the service in delivering excellent patient care and outcomes, and to achieve targets in outpatients, inpatients, waiting list reduction and be part of the spinal on-call emergency rota.
The Job Description details the expected roles of the post.
The postholder will participate in the spinal consultant on-call rota, currently a 1 in 8 frequency.
Applicants must be Spinal fellowship trained and fully registered with the GMC, and on the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of attaining specialist registration at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan.
The appointee will be responsible for the management of patients admitted under his/her care which range from day case and elective patients
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Spinal service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her colleagues, and the Trust.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Spinal Specialist is expected to work their sessions as per flexible job plan. The flexible sessions are based on handbacks in the unit and by other divisions, due to leave, and is planned as flexible sessions to maximise patients that can be treated. As leave is usually booked 6 weeks in advance, it is expected that there will be regular advance planning of schedules, although the role will require some flexibility.
The consultant is expected to attend weekly MDT meetings and be part of the oncall spinal surgical consultant rota.
The appointee may need to travel to two sites: Bolsover Street and Stanmore. If such travel is required in the future, it would be included in the Job plan with appropriate PA allocation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Spinal Specialist is expected to work their sessions as per flexible job plan. The flexible sessions are based on handbacks in the unit and by other divisions, due to leave, and is planned as flexible sessions to maximise patients that can be treated. As leave is usually booked 6 weeks in advance, it is expected that there will be regular advance planning of schedules, although the role will require some flexibility.
The consultant is expected to attend weekly MDT meetings and be part of the oncall spinal surgical consultant rota.
The appointee may need to travel to two sites: Bolsover Street and Stanmore. If such travel is required in the future, it would be included in the Job plan with appropriate PA allocation
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR
- Have completed a fellowship in spinal surgery
Quality improvement (QI)
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical).
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Minimum 12 months experience in Deformity surgery for adults and paediatric under a spinal fellowship
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff.
- Understanding of wellbeing.
- Experience in spinal deformity management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR
- Have completed a fellowship in spinal surgery
Quality improvement (QI)
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical).
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Minimum 12 months experience in Deformity surgery for adults and paediatric under a spinal fellowship
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff.
- Understanding of wellbeing.
- Experience in spinal deformity management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
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).
