Job summary
Applications are invited for two full-time Locum Consultant in Spinal Surgery, as part of the Spines Surgical Team of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. These locum posts are available for a period of 12 months.
University Hospital of Wales is the first Major Trauma Centre to launch within Wales. The Major Trauma Centre is part of an inclusive and collaborative South West and Mid Wales Network spanning six Health Board areas.
This post has been created due to the expansion of the department to cope with increasing demand predominantly in degenerative adult spinal pathology and major tauma. At the present time the role will not include paediatric deformity but there is the potential for the development of this in the future. The successful candidate will be expected to have competencies in the independent operative management of patients with complex spine trauma, adult degenerative spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), metastatic spinal cord compression, spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
The successful candidate will participate in a 1 in 6 week on call rota to cover all Spinal Surgery Emergencies and Referrals. This is a non-resident rota and includes weekdays and weekend cover. No elective work takes place during this week. The on call week is supported by 2 spinal fellows 0800-2000 weekdays, 1 spinal fellow 0800-2000 at the weekend and the Orthopaedic Registrar on call overnight (2000-0800).
The successful candidate will occupy an integral position within the Spinal Surgical Team. Suitable candidates must have obtained the FRCS (Tr&Ortho / Neurosurg) or equivalent and have recognised advanced experience in Spinal Surgery and have a track record lending credibility to a career dedicated to Spinal Surgery, including specialist fellowship experience.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- Recognised Advanced Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
- ATLS or APLS provider status
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD
- MSc in Trauma
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Spinal Surgery
- Demonstrable experience in the operative manangement of complex spine trauma, adult degenerative spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), metastatic spinal cord compression, spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome.
- Completion of recognised Spinal Surgery fellowship
Desirable
- Evidence of independent practice
- Experience of Major Trauma Centre working
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Flexibility in working within the network structure.
- Counselling and communication skills
- Participation in CPD
Education and Training
Essential
- Interest in education and training of junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of clinical governance.Evidence of engagement with revalidation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone. Flexible approach. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Research
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication. Research Degree.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
- Recognised Advanced Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
- ATLS or APLS provider status
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD
- MSc in Trauma
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Spinal Surgery
- Demonstrable experience in the operative manangement of complex spine trauma, adult degenerative spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), metastatic spinal cord compression, spinal infections and cauda equina syndrome.
- Completion of recognised Spinal Surgery fellowship
Desirable
- Evidence of independent practice
- Experience of Major Trauma Centre working
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Flexibility in working within the network structure.
- Counselling and communication skills
- Participation in CPD
Education and Training
Essential
- Interest in education and training of junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of clinical governance.Evidence of engagement with revalidation.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone. Flexible approach. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Research
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication. Research Degree.
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
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).
