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Job summary

Main area
Neurosurgery
Grade
MT04
Contract
6 months (Fixed term for 6 months with potential to extend to 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
328-SC-MED-0398
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£61,825 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Spinal Fellow (Spinal Surgery)

MT04

Job overview

Clinical Spinal Fellow

Applications are invited for the above post based at The James Cook University Hospital to commence as soon as possible for a period of 6 months with a potential to be extended to 12 months.

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.

Adequate UK clinical experience and MRCS qualification are highly desirable.

The ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic keen learner and team worker who is willing to work in a busy spinal team, have more exposure to complex spinal surgery and to be ready to have a job plan at different hospitals/ centres.

This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received. 

Working for our organisation

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.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCS (with log book of operations)
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
Desirable criteria
  • FRCS(Tr&Orth or SN) or Equivalent or working towards
  • CCT/CESR (or working towards)

Training

Essential criteria
  • Log book of operations (assisted, performed)
  • Experience of working in UK as Junior doctor
Desirable criteria
  • Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical experience of ST3+ registrar level work

Teaching

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of teaching medical and other staff.

Audit

Essential criteria
  • Experience of clinical audit.
  • Evidence of participation in audit
  • Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings.
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of clinical governance.

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Asif Alrawi
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 850850

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Telephone
01642 850850
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