Spinal Fellowship

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

**Main area**
- Spinal Surgery

**Grade**
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

**Contract**
- Fixed term: 12 months

**Hours**
- Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours per week)

**Job ref**
- 164-5294606

**Site**
- Queens Medical Centre Campus

**Town**
- Nottingham

**Salary**
- £58,398 per annum

**Salary period**
- Yearly

**Closing**
- 28/06/2023 23:59

Job overview

The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery (CSSS) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to advertise for new fellowship opportunities in spinal surgery. The CSSS runs a two year fellowship programme best suited for orthopaedic or neurosurgical specialists who have recently completed their basic specialist training and are keen to advance their subspecialist knowledge and surgical skill in spinal surgery.

The fellowship structure is divided into two tiers, A and B fellowship. The B fellowship is an entry level, one year spinal fellowship with focus on research, emergency case management, complex clinics and assisting in complex spinal procedures. The A Fellowship is a one year, advanced surgical fellowship with significant focus on complex clinics and surgical exposure. The A fellowship has additional approval from the RCS of England and fellows who successfully complete it will get certificates from both the CSSS and the Royal College of Surgeons. Entry to the A fellowship from the B fellowship is based on satisfactory appraisal (6 monthly) and academic achievement.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL DUTIES

Working for our organisation

The CSSS is based within Queens Medical Centre of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. NUH is a large university hospital trust, the regional Major Trauma Centre, and is a tertiary referral unit for all aspects of complex spinal pathology. The CSSS is a recognised AOSpine Training Centre and is the only spinal unit in the UK with 6 Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) approved and certified advanced fellowship posts. The team covers all aspects of spinal surgery with special emphasis on deformity (paediatric and adult), in addition to a busy spinal trauma and tumour practice. We are a very friendly department with close collaboration between the consultants and colleagues from other disciplines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role additionally provides:
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

The research sessions will be supervised by the individual consultants in accordance with their areas of interest. Most research is clinically focused; however there is considerable scope for the development of basic science research and cooperation with biomechanical institutions. Every encouragement will be given to submit for a higher degree. The post-holder is expected to present work at national and international meetings and to have at least one paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal at the completion of each year. They are also expected to actively participate in the mandatory and service evaluation and improvement audits.

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Fellows are expected to participate regularly in teaching the CT1 and FY2s on the ward, as well as medical students. They are expected to actively participate in journal clubs and present topics in the department’s academic meeting.

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- Recognised Orthopaedic / Neurosurgical Specialist Exit exam

Desirable criteria
- Membership of recognised professional national / international spinal Societies / Associations

Experience

Essential criteria
- Clinical and surgical exposure demonstrating a commitment to spinal surgery.
- Evidence of audit/research activity: Minimum of 1 presentation and 1 publication related to spine in peer reviewed meetings and journals

Desirable criteria
- A previous one year fellowship in spinal surgery is desirable
- Clear academic interest with multiple spinal presentations and publications

**Skills**:
Essential criteria
- Familiarity With PACS and other IT related health software.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable criteria
- Advance IT training/ certificate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

**Applicant requirements**:
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.