Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (2016 Contract (non training))
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-MSCC-329
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £49,909 - £70,425 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy for an Advanced Spinal Fellowship in T&O. This is for a Fixed Term 12 months contract starting August 2025
We anticipate this to be a popular post so would urge interest candidates to apply early, this post my close sooner than the advertised closing date.
All applicants MUST hold a GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.
Duties and responsibilities- Indicative Job Plan
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Monday |
All day elective spin clinic. There is a weekly lunchtime clinical/radiology MDT which all consultants and trainees attend which includes aspects of audit and governance. |
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Tuesday |
Am spinal clinic / pm SPA/audit research |
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Wednesday |
All day theatre – elective and emergency |
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Thursday (am) |
Injection lists – ad hoc |
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Thursday (pm) |
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Friday |
All day theatre – elective and emergency |
Independent Operating and clinic arrangements may be worked flexibly to fit in with spare operating capacity.
No out-of-hours on-call commitments would be required. Extra sessions may be undertaken by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
Over the last 20 years spinal surgery has become an important part of the treatment of spinal cord injured patients at the National Spinal Cord Injuries Centre where the overall management of acute cases is undertaken by specialised spinal rehabilitation consultants. Spinal surgery in these cases is highly complex and often performed as dual consultant. Late reconstructive surgery following trauma, paralytic scoliosis and charcot spine are some examples. NSIC is the only centre that treats children and are World leaders in the management of spinal cord injury in this age range.
The Fellow will be involved in the daytime on-call spinal rota with back-up of a Consultant. There is no formal out-of-hours commitment.
For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Ed Seel, Lead Consultant Spinal Surgeon at [email protected] or telephone his secretary on 01296 831836
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborated, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide high quality Medical and Surgical Care to Orthopaedics Spinal Patients under Treatment.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified orthopaedic surgeons or neurosurgeons pursuing a career in spinal surgery. The post is ideally suited to an individual who has CCT and wishes to enhance experience and develop skills prior to taking up a consultant appointment.
For further information on this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents.
Person specification
Trust values
Essential criteria
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Foundation Programme 1 Completed
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
- ALS Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care
- Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients
- Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with working practices in the UK
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively in written English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential criteria
- Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills
- Understand the basic principles of Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ed Seel
- Job title
- Consultant Spinal & Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296 315712
- Additional information
Mr Ed Seel (Consultant T&O Spinal Surgery)
[email protected]
01296 831836
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