Spinal Trust Doctor

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

1 x trust SPR - Start July - 6 months

2 x trust SPR - Start October - 6 months

The Service incorporates the Integrated Back Unit, the Spinal Deformity Unit and the Spinal Injury Unit. The Service has a long history dating back to 1954 and takes a wide range of patients of all ages. It is arguably the largest Unit of its kind within Europe, specialising in treating patients with a complex spinal conditions both congenital and acquired. The service has expanded considerably over recent years and provides unrivalled opportunities for research and development. It is well supported by junior medical staff and spinal fellows and also has an information technology facility, which allows both audit and clinical research to be undertaken.

The clinical service is run by a well organised, multi-disciplinary team, including 14 Spinal surgeons, 5 specialist nurses.

Teaching is inherent to the Trust's work and the specialist training provided across a range of disciplines is in great demand both in this country and abroad.

Main duties of the job

Postgraduate qualifications

Full registration with GMC FRCS

NTN in relevant surgical specialty Within 12 months of CCT date.

Experience in spinal surgery at registrar level. Already developed an interest in complex spinal surgery, some experience in spinal trauma surgery is also preferable. Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty, experience of MDT working

Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of the major risk factors for spinal surgery at a population level and at the level of the individual. 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

About us

RatedGood by the CQC

Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year +£2,132 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-MS019-STD

Job locations

RNOH

Stamore

HA7 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The spinal trust doctor role within the unit is split between outpatient clinics, operating theatre and supervising in-patient care. Spinal trust doctor will be exposed to a wide variety of spinal cases with an emphasis on complex and tertiary cases both in the outpatient and operating theatre setting. The successful candidate would be expected to be involved with the departmental research, audit and teaching projects and submit at least one project for peer review.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Postgraduate qualifications

Essential

Full registration with GMC FRCS NTN in relevant surgical specialty Within 12 months of CCT date

Experience

Essential

Experience in spinal surgery at registrar level. Already developed an interest in complex spinal surgery. Some experience in spinal trauma surgery is also preferable.

Desirable

Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty Experience of MDT working

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills. 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

Person Specification

Postgraduate qualifications

Essential

Full registration with GMC FRCS NTN in relevant surgical specialty Within 12 months of CCT date

Experience

Essential

Experience in spinal surgery at registrar level. Already developed an interest in complex spinal surgery. Some experience in spinal trauma surgery is also preferable.

Desirable

Research with higher degree ideally in relevant specialty Experience of MDT working

Knowledge/ skills

Essential

Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills. 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).