Job summary
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON
TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN SPINAL SURGERY - 12 month appointment
This position is initially for a 12 month locum appointment with the possibility of a substantive position due to the retirement of current Consultants. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the management of both elective and acute patients, including spinal on-call. Candidates with a background in either orthopaedics or neurosurgery will be considered. The inclusion of general orthopaedic trauma work can be considered in relation to the skills and practice of the successful candidate, but this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
You will have significant spinal surgery experience. You will join a large team of existing orthopaedic consultants within the Trust, which includes 6 established spinal consultants. The spinal unit sees a large volume of patients and provides satellite clinics in a number of community locations. The unit has high standards and a dynamic forward thinking team with plans to grow further. The unit is well resourced with its own clinic and a dedicated spinal ward and theatres, within the broader orthopaedic footprint.
The spinal team provides a full range of general and specialised surgical interventions, with the exception of intra-dural work and paediatric scoliosis. 3D imaging is available with computerised navigation. A dedicated intervention and diagnostic service is also provided, led by a Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in Pain Management.
Nottingham University has a graduate-entry medical school on the Royal Derby Hospital campus which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff. The Trust is committed to education and you will therefore be expected to participate in student and postgraduate teaching.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
- Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
- Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
- Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of FRCS (Tr & Orth) or FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- ATLS certification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of application
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Full GMC reg. with a license to practice at date of commencement or within 6 months receipt of CCT at time of interview or CESR application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Recognised spinal fellowship
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
- At least two peer reviewed publications
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of FRCS (Tr & Orth) or FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- ATLS certification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of application
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Full GMC reg. with a license to practice at date of commencement or within 6 months receipt of CCT at time of interview or CESR application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Recognised spinal fellowship
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit/Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
- At least two peer reviewed publications
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
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).
