Job summary
The Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries
Centre (YRSIC) requires Consultant to complement the medical team of the YRSIC
at Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield.
You will join a team of a Consultant in
Spinal Injuries, Consultant Neurologists, Consultant Neurophysiologists and a
Consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation.
You will assist in delivering holistic patient focused care by
multi-disciplinary and multi-speciality collaboration.
The Neurosciences Unit provides a
sub-regional Neurological Service to parts of West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire
and South Yorkshire.
Every one of our 9000 staff at the Mid
Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust plays a vital role in providing quality care to
thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees each year.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and
forward-thinking clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm
to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a
career at Mid-Yorkshire could be like for you.
Applicants should
possess, or be within 6 months of receiving a CCT at the time of the advisory
appointments committee.
For
further information please contact in the first instance Mr Raza Consultant in
Spinal Injuries on telephone: (01924) 542055
Candidates are welcome
to visit the department.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post include the following to
Participate in providing leadership and direction to the
Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre
Promote a close working relationship between all those who
collectively form the Spinal Injuries Centre Multi-Disciplinary Team and lead
the activities of this team.
Participate fully in the Trusts clinical Governance
framework.
Participate in all clinical research and audit undertaken in
the Centre and produce an annual report on the activities of the Centre.
Participate fully in the teaching of medical, nursing and
paramedical professionals at all levels and specifically in the supervision,
training and development of junior medical staff working in or attached to the
Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre.
To undertake managerial and budgetary duties, as appropriate.
On-call duties (category A) are currently shared with the other
Spinal Injuries Consultant in a 1:3 ratio, which currently assessed as 0.5 PA.
To be able to contribute to rehabilitation surgical
procedures including intrathecal drug delivery devices for spasticity and
pressure sore management.
To participate in the Local and regional meetings
To undertake work on behalf of the Trust such as Domiciliary
Consultants or services provided for other agencies as appropriate.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre based at
Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
You will
join a team of Consultants in Neurosciences including a Consultant in Spinal
Injuries, Consultant Neurologists, Consultants in Clinical Neurophysiology and
a Consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation Medicine.
The main
duties of the post include the following to
Participate in providing leadership and direction to the
Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre
Promote a close working relationship between all those who
collectively form the Spinal Injuries Centre Multi-Disciplinary Team and lead
the activities of this team.
Participate fully in the Trusts clinical Governance
framework.
Participate in all clinical research and audit undertaken in
the Centre and produce an annual report on the activities of the Centre.
Participate fully in the teaching of medical, nursing and
paramedical professionals at all levels and specifically in the supervision,
training and development of junior medical staff working in or attached to the
Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre.
To undertake managerial and budgetary duties, as appropriate.
On-call duties (category A) are currently shared with the other
Spinal Injuries Consultant in a 1:3 ratio, which currently assessed as 0.5 PA.
To be able to contribute to rehabilitation surgical
procedures including intrathecal drug delivery devices for spasticity and
pressure sore management.
To participate in the Local and regional meetings
To undertake work on behalf of the Trust such as Domiciliary
Consultants or services provided for other agencies as appropriate.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
This post will also include cover at Dewsbury hospital to support Neuro
Rehabilitation ward when the existing post holder is not available. This will
include 2 weekly ward rounds and MDT meetings. The post holder will also be
required to support the Neuro Rehabilitation ward when the existing post holder
is not available. This cover will include the post-Ward outpatient clinic at
Dewsbury hospital which is a post discharge follow-up clinic and long-term
neuro disability clinic for those individuals requiring care closer to home at
Dewsbury. There will be a clinic at Pinderfields Hospital combined with the
consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation for individuals with long-term disabilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Duties will
be based primarily on the Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre based at
Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield, although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
You will
join a team of Consultants in Neurosciences including a Consultant in Spinal
Injuries, Consultant Neurologists, Consultants in Clinical Neurophysiology and
a Consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation Medicine.
The main
duties of the post include the following to
Participate in providing leadership and direction to the
Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre
Promote a close working relationship between all those who
collectively form the Spinal Injuries Centre Multi-Disciplinary Team and lead
the activities of this team.
Participate fully in the Trusts clinical Governance
framework.
Participate in all clinical research and audit undertaken in
the Centre and produce an annual report on the activities of the Centre.
Participate fully in the teaching of medical, nursing and
paramedical professionals at all levels and specifically in the supervision,
training and development of junior medical staff working in or attached to the
Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre.
To undertake managerial and budgetary duties, as appropriate.
On-call duties (category A) are currently shared with the other
Spinal Injuries Consultant in a 1:3 ratio, which currently assessed as 0.5 PA.
To be able to contribute to rehabilitation surgical
procedures including intrathecal drug delivery devices for spasticity and
pressure sore management.
To participate in the Local and regional meetings
To undertake work on behalf of the Trust such as Domiciliary
Consultants or services provided for other agencies as appropriate.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
This post will also include cover at Dewsbury hospital to support Neuro
Rehabilitation ward when the existing post holder is not available. This will
include 2 weekly ward rounds and MDT meetings. The post holder will also be
required to support the Neuro Rehabilitation ward when the existing post holder
is not available. This cover will include the post-Ward outpatient clinic at
Dewsbury hospital which is a post discharge follow-up clinic and long-term
neuro disability clinic for those individuals requiring care closer to home at
Dewsbury. There will be a clinic at Pinderfields Hospital combined with the
consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation for individuals with long-term disabilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at senior level to be placed on the specialist Register.
- At least 30 months of experience/training in Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Formal research experience, MD or PhD desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCS/MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- CCT /CESR in Rehabilitation medicine
- Within 6 months of obtaining a CCT at the date of interview
- Higher Degree
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Entry to the GMC specialist register
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at senior level to be placed on the specialist Register.
- At least 30 months of experience/training in Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Formal research experience, MD or PhD desirable.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCS/MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- CCT /CESR in Rehabilitation medicine
- Within 6 months of obtaining a CCT at the date of interview
- Higher Degree
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Entry to the GMC specialist register
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
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).
