Spinal Disorders Fellow G

This Fellowship post will commence on 1 August 2024 for a period of 12 months, full time. It will allow 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.

The 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.

The role will be supported by consultants within the team to allow for the widest possible exposure to different surgical techniques for complex conditions while undertaking independent clinics. The training needs of the Fellow will be considered before determining the amount of time spent with different consultants.

The 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.

The Department boasts of a strong research background. There are close links with Keele University. The Fellow would be expected to show a strong research commitment is expected to have at least two peer reviewed publications at the end of the tenure.

The junior staffing at Oswestry consists of 18 Specialty Registrars who will usually be in the more senior years of training (ST5 - ST8). Orthopaedic Service Registrars also support the complement of Specialty Registrars in Orthopaedics. It will be the responsibility of the Spinal Fellow to supervise the Specialty Registrars and Orthopaedic Service Registrars within the Spinal Disorders team.