An existing opportunity has arisen to join the complex spinal teams at The Walton Centre. The successful candidate will be joining a busy team with a high proportion of complex spinal cases. It is expected that the post-holder will act as a senior registrar, provide leadership and support for other trainees and will participate in research projects and audits, with support to produce peer-reviewed papers and audits.
The Walton Centre is currently the regional lead for malignant spinal disease and spinal injuries with referrals from Cheshire/ Merseyside and North Wales hospitals.
The spinal teams at The Walton Centre deal with all aspects of spinal disorders: spinal deformity surgery including anterior and posterior approaches, surgery for spinal tumours, spinal trauma and infections, surgery for congenital spinal disorders, tethered cord and chiari malformations.
All aspects of spinal work are covered, from emergency to elective work.
The purpose of The Walton Centre Spinal Fellowship is to enable a senior trainee with a major interest in developing a career in spinal surgery to have the opportunity to work in close liaison with Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic spinal Consultants who have specific interests in spinal disorders. The post is designed for trainees (orthopaedic or neurosurgical background) who wish to pursue a career in spinal surgery.
Main duties of the job
The Post is for 6 months. The post holder will be working with the complex spinal teams. Time will be allocated for research and teaching. It is expected that the post-holder will act as a senior registrar, provide leadership and support for other trainees, and participate in research projects and audits.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Specialist Fellowship in neurosurgery or equivalent
* Interest in Spinal deformity surgery
Experience
* Completed year 5 of Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
Ability & Knowledge
* Basic understanding of Biomechanics, clinical anatomy and pathology of the spine
* Basic experience of clinical assessment and surgery of the spine
* Already experienced in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders
Motivation
* Desire to sub-specialise in spinal surgery when trained
Personality
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
* Able to cope with stress and has leadership skills
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Audit
* Understands principles
* Evidence of participation in spinal surgery
Research
* Should already have evidence of research experience
* Previous publications in spinal surgery
Other Requirements
* GMC Registrations will be required
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.
£49,909 to £61,825 a year pro rata, per annum
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