Senior Specialty Fellow in Spinal Surgery

WHAT YOULL DO The successful applicant will cover both elective and traumatic spinal conditions in both adults and children. It will be ideal for those who wish to enhance their operative skills and gain further specialist education in trauma and elective spinal surgery in final preparation for their appointment to the consultant grade. It is mainly a clinical based fellowship although there will be opportunities for research. The fellow is expected to work closely alongside the team of specialist spinal surgeons and spinal nurse specialist. The fellow is given active support with clinical research and will be expected to present and publish this work as appropriate. This post does not attract an NTN and does not lead to the award of CCT, requiring additional experience. Prospective educational approval from PMETB will need to be sought if time in this post is required to count for CCT. Possession of FRCS (Tr&Orth or Neurosurgery) or equivalent is an essential requirement of the post. WHAT

WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking to appoint a highly experienced and motivated individual to the post of senior clinical fellow (aimed at Year 6+ specialist registrars) in spinal surgery. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental

pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152 Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2