Trust Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery - Spinal
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Job summary
The Post is for 6 months, with effect from August 2024. The post holder will be working with the complex spinal teams. Time will be allocated for research and teaching. It is expected that the post-holder will act as a senior registrar, provide leadership and support for other trainees, will be expected to participate in research projects and audits, with support in job description to produce peer reviewed papers and audits.
WCFT is currently the regional lead for malignant spinal disease and spinal injuries with referrals from Cheshire/ Merseyside and North Wales hospitals.
The spinal teams at WCFT deal with all aspects of spinal disorders: spinal deformity surgery including anterior and posterior approaches, surgery for spinal tumours, spinal trauma and infections, surgery for congenital spinal disorders, tethered cord and chiari malformations. All aspects of spinal work are covered, from emergency to elective work.
For further information please contact or Mr Martin Wilby, Consultant Neurosurgeon/Spinal Lead martin.wilby@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Walton Centre Spinal Fellowship is to enable a senior trainee with a major interest in developing a career in spinal surgery to have the opportunity to work in close liaison with Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic spinal Consultants who have specific interests in spinal disorders. The post is designed for trainees (orthopaedic or neurosurgical background) who wishes to pursue a career in Complex (Deformity) spinal surgery.
The Fellow will be involved in all aspects of inpatient and outpatient care of patients with spinal disorders under the direct supervision of the Consultant Spinal Surgeons. He/she will be expected to participate in outpatient clinics, operating lists involving spinal surgery and to be involved in the ward duties for those patients with spinal disorders. In addition, he/she will be expected to take a regular part in the ongoing teaching programme and there will be a definite commitment to becoming involved in research projects. The Fellow will be encouraged to attend at least one recommended spinal meeting during the tenure of his/her appointment and to take advantage of courses run both nationally and internationally.
The fellow will take part in the middle grade on-call rota covering the Walton Centre.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
Depending on experience Grade MN37 Plus 1A Banding
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-6479974
Job locations
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane, Fazakerley
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane, Fazakerley
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer's website
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