Complex Spine Senior Clinical Fellow

Job description

Job responsibilities

Study and annual leave

Study leave will be granted according to nationally agreed terms and conditions.

Ample opportunity to attend both National and International Courses.

The appropriate annual and study leave should only be taken after agreement with consultant supervisor. The Trust policy is for six weeks notice relating to routine requests for annual and study leave, which is subject to agreement to allow satisfactory service provision.

General Notes:

Further details about the Trust can be obtained from our website: http://www.rnoh.nhs.uk

Potential applicants can obtain further information about the post by contacting

Mr Kia Rezajooi FRCS(SN) or Mr Nicholas Haden FRCS(SN)

Consultant Neurological and Spinal Surgeons

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middx. HA7 4LP

Tel: 0208 909 5800 or 5540

Protection of Children Act: Disclosure of Criminal Background of those with

Access to Children. Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be required to give permission, in writing, for appropriate checks to be carried out.

Any offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory medical clearance.

Safeguarding Children and Adults

You have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk of abuse. You should be aware of your responsibilities as detailed in the RNOH Safeguarding Children Policy and Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy and know what to do if you have concerns about a child or adult who is at risk of or who has suffered abuse. The Trust will assist you by providing support and advice, and mandatory training in accordance to your role.

IT Skills

All staff are required to demonstrate a level of IT literacy skills appropriate to their job, as the use of IT is fundamental in delivering good quality efficient health care.

Effort and Environment

The following information has been designed to assist the recording of the effort and environment factors required for Agenda for Change.

Physical

Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of the physical effort required for the job e.g. Kneeling, crouching, work in confined space, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, running, pushing.

Mental

Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of the mental effort required for the job e.g. Checking documents, calculations, analyzing statistics, operating machinery, microscope work, assessing patients, formal minute taking, assessing students.

Emotional

Measures the nature, level and frequency of emotional effort required to undertake clinical or non-clinical duties that are generally considered to be distressing and/or emotionally demanding. E.g. giving un-welcome news to staff/patients, dealing with difficult situations / circumstances or those with severely challenging behaviour, caring for the terminally ill, typing / processing reports / letters transmitting highly distressing events.

Working conditions

Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of demands arising from adverse environmental conditions and hazards which are unavoidable and required for the job. E.g. Use of VDU, exposure to extreme temperatures, unpleasant smells, dust / dirt, aggression, noxious fumes, chemical spills, fleas, lice, body fluids, foul linen,

Assuming normal Health and Safety standards are met.

Driving to and from work is not included.

Terms and Conditions of Service

This appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

Professional conduct

The post holder must comply with the Code of Professional Conduct applicable to their profession.

Risk Management

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust strives to take a holistic approach to the management of risk; Health and Safety, Caldicott, Corporate and Clinical Governance requirements are all elements of risk management.

Risk management is fundamental in ensuring the safety of all whilst on Trust premises and in ensuring that a high level of quality care is continually provided. To support staff in the management of risk, the Trust provides training programmes and facilitates staff in the use of risk management identification tools. In turn, individuals are responsible for ensuring that they attend training sessions and adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures, which includes the reporting of incidents, both actual and near miss

Health and Safety at Work Act

Under the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the duty of every employee to:

Take reasonable care of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Co-operate with their employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Clinical Governance

All staff must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department as directed by their line manager.

Confidentiality

Post-holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection of 1998. Post-holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post-holders must apply the Trusts FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness or disability. We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times.

No Smoking Policy

The Trust prohibits smoking in all of their buildings and premises.

Person Specification

Education, qualification and training

Essential

• Completion of FRCS(Orth) / FRCS (Neurosurgery) / equivalent training in Home Country
• FRCS NTN in relevant surgical specialty
• Active interest in research and audit
• Within 12 months of CCT date

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Care (knowledge and skills)

Essential

• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess patients with complex spinal conditions.
• An understanding of the major risk factors for spinal surgery at a population level and at the level of the individual

Desirable

• Awareness of specific needs of spinal injury and spinal deformity patients and their carers, issues relating to service provision for spinal surgery patients in hospital and the community
• Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals Personal participation in audit

Organisation and planning

Essential

• Enhanced disclosure form the Criminal Records Bureau
• Prepared to assess specific training opportunities at various sites according to programme

Maintaining clinical competence

Essential

• Experience in spinal surgery at SpR level.
• Already developed an interest in complex spinal surgery.
• Experience in spinal trauma and spinal tumour surgery.

Desirable

• Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty
• Experience of MDT working

Communication and working relationships

Essential

• Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in complex spine surgery and spinal trauma surgery
• Evidence of being a good team member
• Active interest in research and audit

Desirable

• Leadership qualities
• Commitment and interest in research
• Recognition of the importance of research in the field of Spinal surgery.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)