Job summary
The Department of Neurosurgery are seeking a full-time consultant spinal surgeon to strengthen the spinal trauma services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst also contributing to the general spinal services across the two sites of St. Mary's Hospital (SMH) and Charing Cross Hospital (CXH). Spinal services are integrated into the Neurosurgery Unit, which employs spinal consultants from both neurosurgical and orthopaedic disciplines.
The post is suitable for a candidate with extensive experience in spinal trauma. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the spinal on-call and acute Consultant of the Week (the latter based at St. Mary's Hospital - SMH) rotas. The role involves close working with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) including the multi-professional workforce in the allied specialties of Major Trauma, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Plastics, Pain Management and Rehabilitation Medicine, to deliver care for complex polytrauma patients, as well as isolated traumatic spinal injuries, In addition, the post holder will support the Departmental teaching and training programme, with involvement in the management of the resident doctors.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will use their knowledge, and leadership and management skills to deliver clinical excellence within the spinal services, working collaboratively with colleagues within, and external to the Trust. They will contribute to the effective functioning and efficient running of the Neurosurgery Department, by actively participating in the Neurosurgery Service performance, working with the multi-professional workforce. This applies specifically to the areas of clinical care and efficiency (eg. reduction in length of stay, theatre and outpatient cancellation rates etc.), quality outcomes (infection control targets, re-admission rates etc.), financial management (eg. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes), and all aspects of governance. Furthermore, they will provide clinical and training expertise in supporting, supervising, and developing members of the multi-professional workforce.
Attendance at all clinical governance (audit, quality improvement, risk management) and educational activities within the Department is required. This includes MDT, Mortality & Morbidity, Journal Club, and Consultant meetings. Engagement with all relevant activities within the Department is expected, to align with the clinical demands of the current NHS landscape, and the training and governance requirements of the Trust.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The spinal clinical commitments of this consultant post include:
two weekly general spinal clinics
one in four spinal fracture clinics (based at SMH)
one full-day elective operating theatre list every week (based at CXH)
regular board and ward rounds (at CXH when not CoW)
1 in 7 spinal on-call rota (covering both CXH and SMH)
acute Consultant of the Week (based at SMH) which facilitates access to a daily (Monday to Friday) dedicated neurosurgery NCEPOD theatre list
The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with patient care, and to contribute to the functioning of the clinical department. Attendance at complex spine and pelvic MDT, audit half day, Morbidity & Mortality, and consultant meetings is expected with engagement in all aspects of clinical governance. Finally, the post holder is anticipated to undertake regular clinical teaching for medical students, resident doctors, and the multi-professional workforce across the Trust, specifically on spinal trauma related topics. They will be encouraged to support education for hospitals elsewhere in the North West London sector, as part of the North West London Trauma Network Collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The spinal clinical commitments of this consultant post include:
two weekly general spinal clinics
one in four spinal fracture clinics (based at SMH)
one full-day elective operating theatre list every week (based at CXH)
regular board and ward rounds (at CXH when not CoW)
1 in 7 spinal on-call rota (covering both CXH and SMH)
acute Consultant of the Week (based at SMH) which facilitates access to a daily (Monday to Friday) dedicated neurosurgery NCEPOD theatre list
The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties associated with patient care, and to contribute to the functioning of the clinical department. Attendance at complex spine and pelvic MDT, audit half day, Morbidity & Mortality, and consultant meetings is expected with engagement in all aspects of clinical governance. Finally, the post holder is anticipated to undertake regular clinical teaching for medical students, resident doctors, and the multi-professional workforce across the Trust, specifically on spinal trauma related topics. They will be encouraged to support education for hospitals elsewhere in the North West London sector, as part of the North West London Trauma Network Collaborative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered medical practitioner
- FRCS(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- CCT in Neurosurgery or Orthopaedics
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in general and trauma spine surgery
- ATLS or equivalent training
- Recent demonstrable experience of proven independent operating in complex spinal surgery
- Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in a major trauma centre including the multidisciplinary team approach of the poly-trauma patient
- Computer literacy; IT skills/experience with electronic health records and e-prescribing
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, and make decisions
- Demonstrate proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of the multi-professional workforce
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and the multi-professional workforce
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits and Quality Improvement work
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of significant academic achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT.
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered medical practitioner
- FRCS(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- CCT in Neurosurgery or Orthopaedics
- Demonstrable evidence of training and expertise in general and trauma spine surgery
- ATLS or equivalent training
- Recent demonstrable experience of proven independent operating in complex spinal surgery
- Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in a major trauma centre including the multidisciplinary team approach of the poly-trauma patient
- Computer literacy; IT skills/experience with electronic health records and e-prescribing
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, and make decisions
- Demonstrate proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of the multi-professional workforce
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and the multi-professional workforce
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits and Quality Improvement work
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of significant academic achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT.
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
