Spinal Disorders Consultant

2 weeks ago


Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

  • Consultant in Spinal Surgery position at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Opportunity due to creation of a new post
  • Role within Specialist Directorate of RJAH to develop specialist areas in Spine Department
  • Focus on maintaining status as Specialist Provider in NHS
  • Skilled Worker Sponsorship applicants welcome

Main Duties of the Job

  • Full-time Consultant in Spinal Surgery position
  • Provide expertise in adult spinal disorders, both elective and emergency
  • Share on-call rota with colleagues
  • Contribute to spinal tumour service
  • Participate in research projects
  • Contract for 10 PAs
  • New consultant appointments aligned with existing consultants

About Us

  • Leading orthopaedic hospital - RJAH
  • Highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction
  • Strong reputation for research and innovation
  • Access to professional development and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Located in North Shropshire with excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities

Job Responsibilities

  • Add advanced surgical skills to spinal department
  • Contribute to clinical and academic research in Spinal Disorders

Person Specification

Professional Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery
  • Higher surgical qualification
  • Primary Medical Degree
  • FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Phd or MD

Experience

Essential

  • Complex spinal fellowship
  • Experience in adult degenerative surgery

Desirable

  • Ability in Advanced surgical techniques
  • Experience in MIS Spine surgery and Navigation/robotics
  • Management of Metastatic Spinal Tumour patients
  • Consultant Level experience in Spinal elective and on-call

Clinical Audit

Essential

  • Principles of audit

Teaching

Essential

  • Commitment to training and supporting junior colleagues

Desirable

  • Formal Teaching Qualification
  • Experience in organizing teaching courses

Academic Achievement, Research and Publication

Essential

  • Track record in research publications

Desirable

  • Publications in Adult Spine Surgery field

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Decision-making abilities
  • Empathy, patience, teamwork
  • Experience in performance management and budgeting


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