Job summary
The unit has expanded considerably over recent years. The unit provides unrivalled opportunities for research and training, with a case mix not seen at other spinal surgery departments within the UK.
The spinal injury unit accepts referrals following spinal trauma with and without spinal cord damage. There is a dedicated unit for spinal trauma and rehabilitation on site with a full multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to the care of spinal injury patients covering all aspects of their care. There are three spinal rehabilitation consultants within the department, who provide on-going care following initial treatment of the spinal injury. The ethos of the unit is to provide an integrated team which takes the patient from their acute phase through rehabilitation/reintegration within the community. The hospital is the base for the ASPIRE (Association for Spinal Injury Research, Rehabilitation and Reintegration) national training centre. In addition, the unit has close links with the institute of urology at the University of London and an onsite neuro-urology service, as well as a dedicated neuro-urological research team.
The department has a full complement of Specialist Registrars, drawn from throughout the London Deanery's orthopaedic training rotations. There are also junior surgical trainees providing day to day ward care of inpatients.
Main duties of the job
This fellowship year will provide specialist training in spinal surgery including treatment of complex spinal conditions, spinal tumours and spinal fractures. The complex spinal fellowship is designed to provide skills and competencies above and beyond what are currently required to obtain a CCT in Neurosurgery/Orthopaedic spinal surgery. The post will provide an unrivalled experience in management of complex spinal conditions, using conservative and surgical methods, including anterior and posterior surgery, spinal navigation, robotic assisted spinal surgery, minimally invasive surgery and massive reconstruction.
The post is dedicated to the development of high level clinical and research experience in the field of Complex Spine Surgery, spinal tumour treatment and spinal trauma care. Specifically, the fellow is expected to attend three all day operating sessions in spinal surgery and two spinal clinics per week. The fellow is also expected to see all inpatients under his/her care on a daily basis and get involved in all aspects of their care. Additionally the fellow will prepare a surgical plan for each patient.
Participation and presentation of interesting/complex cases at the weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings for spinal surgery and spinal trauma/tumour, is mandatory. In addition to routine clinical commitments and research session the fellow may also be called upon to occasionally teach MSc students, specialist registrars and more junior trainees.
About us
The RNOH Spinal Surgery Unit incorporates both the Spinal Deformity and the Neuro-Orthopaedic Spinal units. The unit is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, specialising in treatment of patients with complex spinal deformities, spinal tumours (including intradural tumours) and spinal injuries. It is a tertiary referral centre for the entire UK with regards to spinal deformity, it is a regional referral centre for primary spinal tumours and accepts spinal trauma referrals from across London and the south east of the UK. In addition consultants in the department see and treat a number of overseas patients each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship year will provide specialist training in the following:-
- MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals
- Pre and post-op ward rounds
- Surgical multidisciplinary procedures
- Regional Complex Spine Clinics
- Clinical research including data collection and audit
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
- Participation in Spinal Emergency work when supervising Consultants are on call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship year will provide specialist training in the following:-
- MDT administration and delivery for tertiary referrals
- Pre and post-op ward rounds
- Surgical multidisciplinary procedures
- Regional Complex Spine Clinics
- Clinical research including data collection and audit
- Preparation of abstracts and papers for presentation and publication
- Participation in Spinal Emergency work when supervising Consultants are on call.
Person Specification
Postgraduate Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS (SN) or FRCS (T&O)
- Within 12 months of CCT date
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in spinal surgery at SpR level.
- Already developed an interest in complex spinal surgery.
- Experience in spinal trauma and spinal tumour surgery.
Desirable
- Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty
- Experience of MDT working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assess patients with complex spinal conditions.
- An understanding of the major risk factors for spinal surgery at a population level and at the level of the individual
Desirable
- Awareness of specific needs of spinal injury and spinal deformity patients and their carers, issues relating to service provision for spinal surgery patients in hospital and the community.
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals Personal participation in audit
Disposition
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in foot and ankle surgery.
Desirable
- Leadership qualities Commitment and interest in research Recognition of the importance of research in the field of Spinal surgery.
Other requirements
Essential
- This post is subject to enhanced disclosure form the Criminal Records Bureau Prepared to assess specific training opportunities at various sites according to programme
Person Specification
Postgraduate Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS (SN) or FRCS (T&O)
- Within 12 months of CCT date
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in spinal surgery at SpR level.
- Already developed an interest in complex spinal surgery.
- Experience in spinal trauma and spinal tumour surgery.
Desirable
- Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty
- Experience of MDT working
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assess patients with complex spinal conditions.
- An understanding of the major risk factors for spinal surgery at a population level and at the level of the individual
Desirable
- Awareness of specific needs of spinal injury and spinal deformity patients and their carers, issues relating to service provision for spinal surgery patients in hospital and the community.
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals Personal participation in audit
Disposition
Essential
- Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in foot and ankle surgery.
Desirable
- Leadership qualities Commitment and interest in research Recognition of the importance of research in the field of Spinal surgery.
Other requirements
Essential
- This post is subject to enhanced disclosure form the Criminal Records Bureau Prepared to assess specific training opportunities at various sites according to programme
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).
