Locum Consultant Spinal Surgeon

4 weeks ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

UHNM is looking to recruit a locum full time Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Specialising in Spine Deformity. In conjunction with consultant colleagues the post holder will provide a comprehensive complex and non-complex spine surgical service to UHNM. The desired candidate will be comfortable performing degenerative and complex spinal surgery and spine emergency surgery with an elective sub-specialty interest in deformity surgery (adult and paediatric).

The successful applicant should demonstrate that they have had dedicated training in spine surgery and are able to perform at consultant level in both complex and non-complex spine surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to work across both our sites at Royal Stoke and County Hospital.

The successful applicant will be expected to work across both our sites at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision spinal deformity surgery. To provide specialist services in management of spinal trauma and provide assistance in management of major trauma patients. To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with spinal problems in partnership with current spinal surgeons. To attend Regional Spine Network meetings as directed by the RSN lead. To actively engage with the British Spine Registry To attend weekly MDT meetings To participate in a 1:10 on call rota

About us

UHNM is a large acute teaching hospital which is a centre of excellence, a regional cancer centre and major trauma centre. The major trauma centre serves the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales. It is also a tertiary centre for spinal surgery and is part of the West Midlands Regional Spine Network. The Spine Surgery department spans both orthopaedic and neurosurgical specialities resulting in exposure to the full range of spine surgery including deformity, intradural surgery, trauma surgery, reconstructive and decompressive surgery. UHNM is also a designated cancer centre and recognised children's hospital. The spine surgery department works in close conjunction with these services. We have academic links to Keele and Staffordshire university

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities are outlined within the job pack which can be found attached under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

An appropriate higher surgical qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in managing complex spine trauma as part of a major trauma service Evidence of completion of approved fellowship training in the appropriate sub specialty Candidates must have experience in the management of complex elective spinal surgery ATLS/ European Trauma/ or equivalent Trauma Course in last four years

Desirable

Evidence of managing independent operating lists / Previous experience at Consultant or Fellow level

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.

Desirable

Demonstrable ability to work as a key member of a team and lead the team when necessary. Experience of supervising specialist / core and foundation trainees

Academic Achievements, Research Publications

Essential

Effective participation in clinical audit Ability to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

Publications in clinical journals

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

Management of clinical service

Desirable

Experience of Audit Management

Personal attributes

Essential

Work independently Good communication skills Team skills Disability & Equality Awareness

Personal Circumstances

Essential

Live within 30 minutes of base. To have an ability to move between hospital sites. To be accessible by public telephone for on call duties.

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