Job summary
We are looking to appoint 2 post CCT Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery. Based at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. There are 13 Spinal consultants including all orthopaedic and neurosurgical sub-specialities. Current elective and trauma facilities are centred at the Royal London within the new hospital, which opened in March 2012 with world-class facilities. The orthopaedic spine fellow post requires the post holder to undertake weekly orthopaedic trauma sessions and take part in the general Senior Tier Orthopaedic On-Call rota. The post will require some outpatient Spine elective clinic and theatre sessions to be at the two other sites based at Whipps Cross or Newham General Hospitals.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be post CCT or within 3 months of obtaining CCT. A special interest in spinal surgery is essential.
lnformal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to contact Mr Mangattil Rajesh, Consultant Lead Spine Surgeon.
- Mobile: 07956 318 383
- Email: rajesh.mangattil@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
General Duties
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in the spinal surgery service, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Liaison and communication with the Spine Fellowship Co-ordinator, Clinical Lead for Spine Surgery, Network Lead for Spine Surgery, Service Managers and General Manager for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Development of his/her own interests within the specialty complementary to the existing subspecialties of the consultants, including active participation in research programmes.
- The fellow is expected to present at 2 national or international Spine surgery conferences and complete a peer review publication.
- Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Ortho/Neuro) or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research:
- Peer reviewed publications
- Presentation at Conferences
- Audit projects
- Service improvement projects
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or on specialist register
- Success in an intercollegiate specialty examination or equivalent
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Evidence of experience and training in trauma & Spinal surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
Desirable
Clinical expertise in Spine Surgery
Essential
- Ability to perform Spine surgery procedures under supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of past training in Spine Surgery
Training Expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship experience
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting & operating lists
- Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical & operative skills
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit projects
- Experience in developing Spine Service pathways
- Spine Surgery improvement projects
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery
Desirable
Research/Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Ability to supervise and lead on postgraduate research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Ortho/Neuro) or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research:
- Peer reviewed publications
- Presentation at Conferences
- Audit projects
- Service improvement projects
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or on specialist register
- Success in an intercollegiate specialty examination or equivalent
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Evidence of experience and training in trauma & Spinal surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
Desirable
Clinical expertise in Spine Surgery
Essential
- Ability to perform Spine surgery procedures under supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of past training in Spine Surgery
Training Expected
Essential
- Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Previous Fellowship experience
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Audit experience
- Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting & operating lists
- Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical & operative skills
Desirable
- Experience of leading on audit projects
- Experience in developing Spine Service pathways
- Spine Surgery improvement projects
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery
Desirable
Research/Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems Publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Ability to supervise and lead on postgraduate research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education
- Reliable work record
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).
