University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive spinal service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times. While this position is not a formal RCS approved fellowship, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work alongside the existing neuro spinal surgeons and orthopedic spinal surgeon to obtain experience and skills in a range of spinal procedures (pending RCS approval) including:
1. Spinal trauma
2. Spinal tumors including primary and metastatic spinal tumors
3. Degenerative spinal conditions
4. Minimal invasive spine surgery including image guided spinal fixation (the unit has the O Arm and is acquiring a robotic spinal platform)
5. Spinal infection
6. Pain procedures
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Post:
1. Management of elective and emergency spinal surgery patients admitted under their care.
2. Attend morning handover and radiology meetings with the wider team.
3. Leading spinal out-patient clinics, assessing new referrals and follow-up patients.
4. Attending, contributing and leading the weekly Spinal MDT meeting.
5. Undertake appropriate audits in Spine under supervision of the Spine team - minimum of one completed audit is mandatory.
6. Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues, spinal services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.
7. Facilitate timely discharge of patients.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system.
2. Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
3. Accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.
4. Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
5. Management and Clinical Audit; this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Ensure attendance at appropriate governance meetings.
Person Specification
Qualification/ Training
* Meets all Essential
Experience
* Meets all Essential
Knowledge
* Meets all Essential
* Meets all Desirable
Teaching/Education
* Meets all Essential
Personal Qualities
* Meets all essential
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.
Address
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