Consultant Peripheral Nerve and Spasticity Surgeon

1 week ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a Consultant Peripheral Nerve and Spasticity Surgeon into a Substantive post. This would be treating elective Peripheral nerve condition and spasticity of the upper limb. At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, the Consultant would join the Small Joints team which includes six other hand surgeons. The expectation would be that the post-holder would have the relevant skills and knowledge in the generality of peripheral nerve surgery and experience in brachial plexus and spasticity surgery.

There would be support to develop a related research portfolio and the trust will endeavour to support any ongoing research already associated with the applicant.

A multidisciplinary working with the hand therapy team and surgical colleagues is expected within the department.

The department undertakes a comprehensive range of hand surgery with surgeons having specialist interests in spasticity, peripheral nerve and wrist pathologies. Paediatric patients are not treated in the trust.

Main duties of the job

This would be treating elective Peripheral nerve condition and spasticity of the upper limb. At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, the Consultant would join the Small Joints team which includes six other hand surgeons. The expectation would be that the post-holder would have the relevant skills and knowledge in the generality of peripheral nerve surgery and experience in brachial plexus and spasticity surgery.

There would be support to develop a related research portfolio and the trust will endeavor to support any ongoing research already associated with the applicant.

A multidisciplinary working with the hand therapy team and surgical colleagues is expected within the department.

The department undertakes a comprehensive range of hand surgery with surgeons having specialist interests in spasticity, peripheral nerve and wrist pathologies. Paediatric patients are not treated in the trust.

There are currently 6 Hand surgeons, 2 of which work across ROH and UHB. this post however is solely based at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is based upon 10 PA with potential to review and increase upon appointment.

The post will includes

- Twice weekly full day Elective Hand surgery theatre lists (5DCC)

- Twice weekly Elective Hand surgery clinics (2DCC)

- SPA and 1 admin session are provided with possibility to increase the SPAs dependent on additional roles undertaken

- DCC are expected to be made up by working evening or weekend sessions on an adhoc basis to make the post up to 10PA per week over the year.

If a larger research element preferable due to existing grants then this can be negotiated on appointment and either additional to the 10 PAs or as a replacement to DCC. Consultants within the Trust are expected to complete job plan diaries when required to ensure appropriate remuneration.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

Completion of the BSSH Hand Diploma IRMER qualification to use Mini C-arm Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Abilities

Essential

A minimum 12 months demonstrable experience in a Orthoplastic hand surgery fellowship/consultant post. Minimum 12 months experience at consultant level specializing in peripheral nerve surgery

Desirable

Micro-surgical experience Senior training at more than one specialist centre

Personal Qualities Disposition

Essential

Commitment to working flexibly to deliver outstanding patient care and contribute to developing the service.

Desirable

Experience of MDT working

Motivation

Essential

Evidence of clear commitment to delivering high quality patient care including attendance and contribution to specialty meetings.

Desirable

Awards, prizes in National meetings

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