Job summary
Senior Spinal Fellow: Combined Neuro/Orthospinal Fellowship
Applications are invited for the above post based at The James Cook University Hospital to commence 7th August 2024 for a period of 1 year.
South Tees Trust is one of the largest in the country and provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialities. This is a joint post based at the James Cook University Hospital between Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery and Neurosurgery and in association with the Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post will provide training in all aspects of spinal surgery in a unit with an active research programme. The Spinal Surgery service comprises of four Neurosurgeons and four Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeons. The service operates within the context of a major trust with full back up including a Level 1 Trauma Centre, Regional Complex Spinal Hub, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cancer Centre, Plastic Surgery and Neurophysiological Services.
You should have passed the examination (FRCS(Orth) or FRCS(Surg. Neurology), or equivalent. It would serve as a post CCT fellowship or a senior training fellowship for non-UK graduates.
About us
The Trust is situated in the North East of England, close to the North Yorkshire Moors.
The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the north and Scotland, the Lake District or the south by road, rail or air.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- MRCS (with log book of operations)
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- FRCS(Tr&Orth or SN) or Equivalent or working towards
- CCT/CESR (or working towards)
Training
Essential
- Log book of operations (assisted, performed)
- Experience of working in UK as Junior doctor
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of ST3+ registrar level work
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings.
Desirable
- An understanding of clinical governance.
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- MRCS (with log book of operations)
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- FRCS(Tr&Orth or SN) or Equivalent or working towards
- CCT/CESR (or working towards)
Training
Essential
- Log book of operations (assisted, performed)
- Experience of working in UK as Junior doctor
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of ST3+ registrar level work
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings.
Desirable
- An understanding of clinical governance.
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
