Job summary
Applications are welcome for a Consultant Surgeon in spinal surgery, with experience and interest in both adult and paediatric complex deformity spinal surgery.
The Wessex spinal adult service sits as a separate business unit within the division of Trauma and Specialist services and is affiliated with the Wessex Neurological Centre. It has its own ward facilities, OP clinics, advanced nurse practitioner team & Service manager. Junior doctor support comes from both the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery departments. The service runs its own MDT and business meetings. The on call commitment is 1:8. This post joins a team of 10 surgeons.
The paediatric spinal service is part of Southampton Children's Hospital, and sits within the Paediatric Orthopaedic department. The Children's Hospital is on the Southampton General Hospital site, with dedicated paediatric inpatient and outpatient facilities. This post joins a team of two surgeons
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
UHS is the Regional Centre for complex spinal surgery and provides a wide range of specialist adult and paediatric services.
You will work as part of the adult and paediatric spinal multi-disciplinary teams providing elective and emergency spinal services across the Wessex region including delivery of outpatient clinics, operating lists and participation in the on-call rota.
This post joins a team of 10 spinal surgeons who provide a combined Neuro / Orthopaedic service across the Wessex region.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
A Consultant Surgeon in spinal surgery, with experience and interest in both adult and paediatric complex spinal deformity surgery.
Applicants should have a CCT or be on the GMCs Specialist Register. Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of the interview may also apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Job Reference: - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th November 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
UHS is the Regional Centre for complex spinal surgery and provides a wide range of specialist adult and paediatric services.
You will work as part of the adult and paediatric spinal multi-disciplinary teams providing elective and emergency spinal services across the Wessex region including delivery of outpatient clinics, operating lists and participation in the on-call rota.
This post joins a team of 10 spinal surgeons who provide a combined Neuro / Orthopaedic service across the Wessex region.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
A Consultant Surgeon in spinal surgery, with experience and interest in both adult and paediatric complex spinal deformity surgery.
Applicants should have a CCT or be on the GMCs Specialist Register. Applicants who are within six months of obtaining their CCT on the date of the interview may also apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Job Reference: - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th November 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 3 months)
- Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Fellowship training or extensive experience in spinal surgery
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult and paediatric patients
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees
- Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Demonstrable experience of active and widespread audit participation
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising SpRs
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in journals
- Presentations at National level
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi professional teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing personal medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 3 months)
- Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Fellowship training or extensive experience in spinal surgery
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult and paediatric patients
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
- Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees
- Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Demonstrable experience of active and widespread audit participation
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising SpRs
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in journals
- Presentations at National level
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi professional teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing personal medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
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).
