Spinal Disorders Fellowship (Nuvasive)

Job title:

Spinal Disorders Fellowship (Nuvasive)

Company

NHS

Job description

This Fellowship post will commence on 1st August 2025 for a period of 12 months, full time. It will be split between 6 months at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital and 6 months at Alder Hey, allowing exposure to a range of both paediatric and adult spinal disorders. The post is designed to accommodate a qualified clinician, who has attained CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics or equivalent, or who is on the specialist register, and who would like to gain a further period of development in the sub-specialty of Spinal Surgery in preparation for a consultant role. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Main duties of the jobThe post holder will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of outpatient and inpatient care and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in the assessment investigation and treatment of patients with paediatric spinal disorders. Outpatient activity will include access to routine spinal deformity clinics. A strong commitment from the post holder to support the regular clinic and theatre sessions will be essential.Research time is provided within the week and the successful candidate would be expected to produce work for presentation and publication during the tenure.About usThe Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you’ll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.Date posted03 April 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor – otherSalary£70,425 a year PAContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number224-PA20250202471Job locationsRobert Jones and Agnes Hunt HospitalTwympath LaneOswestrySY10 7AGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesExperience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. Covering all aspects of spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic and lumbar, anterior and posterior, tumour, trauma and degenerative with exposure to enabling techniques in spine surgery including endoscopic. Additional experience can be gained through links with Neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and ENT with a focus on broadening the trainees experience in access and exposure.The postholder will be expected to take part in and will be responsible for coordination of the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings in the Spinal Disorders firm. There are separate MDT meetings every week with Spinal Injuries Rehab team, Radiologists, Tumour MDT and Combined Consent Clinic.The Fellow will also be expected to conduct research projects for publication in peer reviewed spine journals as well as to present at national and international spine meetings.Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesExperience is likely to involve a wide variety of complex spinal reconstruction. Covering all aspects of spinal surgery including cervical, thoracic and lumbar, anterior and posterior, tumour, trauma and degenerative with exposure to enabling techniques in spine surgery including endoscopic. Additional experience can be gained through links with Neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and ENT with a focus on broadening the trainees experience in access and exposure.The postholder will be expected to take part in and will be responsible for coordination of the Multi-Disciplinary Meetings in the Spinal Disorders firm. There are separate MDT meetings every week with Spinal Injuries Rehab team, Radiologists, Tumour MDT and Combined Consent Clinic.The Fellow will also be expected to conduct research projects for publication in peer reviewed spine journals as well as to present at national and international spine meetings.Clinical fellows must have completed orthopaedic or neurosurgical residency. The successful applicant would be expected to provide cover at a senior trainee level. The fellow is allocated a specific job plan which combines both outpatient and theatre activity.Person SpecificationEducation & TrainingEssential

• GMC registration with licence to practice
• GMC specialist registration for trauma and orthopaedics or neurosurgery
• FRCS/MRCS/Equivalent degree.

Work and Sub-Specialty ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of commitment to spinal surgery
• Completion of structured trauma and orthopaedic training programme.
• Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating spinal surgery

Teaching and ResearchEssential

• Evidence of commitment to teaching skills and experience.
• Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• Proven research interest record including evidence of publications and presentations
• Evidence of research activity within spinal disorders sub-specialty

Personal AttributesEssential

• Self-motivated to set and achieve targets.
• Oral and written communication skills in English
• Proven strong commitment to all aspects of teamwork.
• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
• Effective member of multidisciplinary team with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional developmen
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high-quality service
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance.

Person SpecificationEducation & TrainingEssential

• GMC registration with licence to practice
• GMC specialist registration for trauma and orthopaedics or neurosurgery
• FRCS/MRCS/Equivalent degree.

Work and Sub-Specialty ExperienceEssential

• Evidence of commitment to spinal surgery
• Completion of structured trauma and orthopaedic training programme.
• Evidence of satisfactory level of independent operating spinal surgery

Teaching and ResearchEssential

• Evidence of commitment to teaching skills and experience.
• Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
• Proven research interest record including evidence of publications and presentations
• Evidence of research activity within spinal disorders sub-specialty

Personal AttributesEssential

• Self-motivated to set and achieve targets.
• Oral and written communication skills in English
• Proven strong commitment to all aspects of teamwork.
• Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
• Effective member of multidisciplinary team with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional developmen
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to the development of a high-quality service
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing commitment to clinical governance.

Expected salary

£70425 per year

Location

Oswestry, Shropshire

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:22:07 GMT

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