Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy for an Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O. This is for a Fixed Term 12 months contract starting August 2025We anticipate this to be a popular post so would urge interest candidates to apply early, this post my close sooner than the advertised closing date.All applicants MUST hold a GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.Duties and responsibilities- Indicative Job Plan
Monday
All day elective spin clinic. There is a weekly lunchtime clinical/radiology MDT which all consultants and trainees attend which includes aspects of audit and governance.
Tuesday
Am spinal clinic / pm SPA/audit research
Wednesday
All day theatre - elective and emergency
Thursday (am)
Injection lists - ad hoc
Thursday (pm)
Friday
All day theatre - elective and emergency
Independent Operating and clinic arrangements may be worked flexibly to fit in with spare operating capacity.
No out-of-hours on-call commitments would be required. Extra sessions may be undertaken by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
Over the last 20 years spinal surgery has become an important part of the treatment of spinal cord injured patients at the National Spinal Cord Injuries Centre where the overall management of acute cases is undertaken by specialised spinal rehabilitation consultants. Spinal surgery in these cases is highly complex and often performed as dual consultant. Late reconstructive surgery following trauma, paralytic scoliosis and charcot spine are some examples. NSIC is the only centre that treats children and are World leaders in the management of spinal cord injury in this age range.
The Fellow will be involved in the daytime on-call spinal rota with back-up of a Consultant. There is no formal out-of-hours commitment.
For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Ed Seel, Lead Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Edward.seel@nhs.net or telephone his secretary on 01296 831836
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborated, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality Medical and Surgical Care to Orthopaedics Spinal Patients under Treatment.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons pursuing a career in spinal surgery. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has CCT and wishes to enhance experience and develop skills prior to taking up a consultant appointment.For further information on this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high quality Medical and Surgical Care to Orthopaedics Spinal Patients under Treatment.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons pursuing a career in spinal surgery. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has CCT and wishes to enhance experience and develop skills prior to taking up a consultant appointment.For further information on this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Foundation Programme 1 Completed
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
- ALS Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care
- Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients
- Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with working practices in the UK
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills
- Understand the basic principles of Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Foundation Programme 1 Completed
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
- ALS Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care
- Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients
- Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with working practices in the UK
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills
- Understand the basic principles of Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
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).
