Job summary
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a Healthcare 100 Employer
Consultant in Spinal Cord Injury.
We are seeking to recruit a Consultant in Spinal Cord Injury to join the team at The Golden Jubilee Regional Spinal Cord Injury Centre at the James Cook University Hospital. This is a replacement appointment to join two existing colleague in a purpose built centre integrated within a major trauma centre with full supporting facilities.
The Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Centre serves a geographically based catchment in the North of England, from the Scottish Border down to the Lake District and Scarborough, with a population of 3.4 million. There are 4 HDU (two ventilated) and 20 rehabilitation beds. The Centre runs outreach clinics and has geographically based outreach specialist nursing and rehabilitation staff. The centre is supported by a specialist urologist, a specialist plastic surgeon, a hand surgeon, an intensivist and a spinal surgical and neurosurgical team. In addition there is psychological support, a dedicated social worker, an IT specialist and audit support.
The centre is progressive, and we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic colleague to help shape future direction. The facilities can accommodate any special interest and this will be encouraged.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, MRCP (rehab) and completed a minimum of two years training in a spinal cord injury centre.
Main duties of the job
The main priority for this post will be to deliver the highest clinical standards in the practice of spinal cord injured patients. The post holder will take a lead role within the multi-disciplinary team managing spinal cord injured patients. The post holder will be provided with a mentor for a period of 1 - 2 years.
- Clinical/ on-call responsibilities
- Undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests i.e. fertility, pressure ulcers, cauda equina etc.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
- Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
- Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the Consultant/Directorate meetings.
- Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
- Active involvement in audit
- Involvement in research would be encouraged.
- Continuing professional development. A total of 10 days study leave per annum and £3,000 funding every 3 years is available. In house training includes weekly post graduate lectures, spinal radiology meetings, respiratory meetings, trauma audit and governance meetings etc.
- The post holder will also contribute to the CIDandR undergraduate teaching programmes in the department.
- Any other duties which may be required
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in England, comprising of the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. The James Cook University Hospital is a major tertiary and teaching centre with over 1,000 beds, serving a largely urban population. It provides comprehensive regional specialties including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmic Surgery. It is a regional centre for Spinal Cord Injury, Upper GI and Vascular Surgery. All other major specialties are catered for. The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, serves a population of 120,000 covering 1,000 sq miles of rural North Yorkshire, and provides local medical services for the area. The hospital has recently undergone major re-development.
Research is actively encouraged and there are research links with the Universities of Durham, Newcastle and Teesside. The centre is currently taking part in a stage two trial.
The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the North and Scotland, the Lake District or the South by road, rail or air.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP/MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience & Effectiveness
Essential
- Out-patient and in patient experience in the Management of Spinal Cord Injured patients
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Sound experience in all aspects of rehabilitation
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings
- Acute Admissions (JCUH is a Major Trauma Centre)
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Special interest welcome, e.g. pressure ulcer, upper limb reconstruction rehabilitation, Neurogenic Pain Neuromodulation
- Experience Spinal Cord Injury Database
- Joint Management of ventilated patients
Management & Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Supportive
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Resident within 10 miles or 30minutes of the hospital
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of private work outside of the Trust
Desirable
- IT skills
- Experience in counselling
- Experience in team working outside of work
- Clean driving licence
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP/MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
- Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
Clinical Experience & Effectiveness
Essential
- Out-patient and in patient experience in the Management of Spinal Cord Injured patients
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Sound experience in all aspects of rehabilitation
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team meetings
- Acute Admissions (JCUH is a Major Trauma Centre)
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Special interest welcome, e.g. pressure ulcer, upper limb reconstruction rehabilitation, Neurogenic Pain Neuromodulation
- Experience Spinal Cord Injury Database
- Joint Management of ventilated patients
Management & Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Supportive
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Resident within 10 miles or 30minutes of the hospital
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of private work outside of the Trust
Desirable
- IT skills
- Experience in counselling
- Experience in team working outside of work
- Clean driving licence
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).
