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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have spinal surgery experience, CCT or 1-year fellowship, strong communication skills, and a commitment to training. Audit or research experience is a plus.
  • You will train in complex spinal surgery, enhance clinical and surgical knowledge, develop leadership skills, and improve communication for consultant practice and training future surgeons.

Requirements

  • Applicants should be experienced in Spinal Surgery, the Fellowship offers exposure to a range of Degenerative, Adult Deformity surgery and paediatric deformity surgery (with specific reference to Minimal Access techniques as well as Computer Navigated Spinal Surgery).
  • Demonstration of a commitment to training in spinal surgery, good communication and team working skills are essential.
  • Other experience in the form of audit or research is desirable.
  • Applicants should either have the CCT or have undertaken 1 year Spinal fellowship or close to it.
  • The fellow will also develop sufficient knowledge and leadership in order to take a leading role as a Consultant in a department dealing with complex spinal conditions and their sequel, which, with altered life style, expectations and medical advances means that spinal surgeons are expected to handle increasing complex cases.
  • The fellow will develop the communication skills and attitudes to set them up for Consultant practice in a centre of excellence to enable them to develop their skills further and train the next generation of spinal surgeons.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstration of a commitment to training in spinal surgery, good communication and team working skills are essential.
  • He/she will be expected to develop knowledge both clinically and surgically over the year fellowship.
  • The aim of the surgical fellowship is to prepare the successful candidate for complex spinal surgery at consultant level.
  • The fellow will also develop sufficient knowledge and leadership in order to take a leading role as a Consultant in a department dealing with complex spinal conditions and their sequel, which, with altered life style, expectations and medical advances means that spinal surgeons are expected to handle increasing complex cases.
  • The fellow will develop the communication skills and attitudes to set them up for Consultant practice in a centre of excellence to enable them to develop their skills further and train the next generation of spinal surgeons.

FAQs

What is the focus of the Spinal Fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital?

The Fellowship focuses primarily on spinal deformity surgery, along with exposure to degenerative spine surgery and paediatric deformity surgery.

What qualifications do applicants need to apply for the Spinal Fellowship?

Applicants should either have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or have completed one year of a spinal fellowship or be close to it.

What types of surgeries will the fellow be involved in?

The fellow will be involved in a wide range of spinal surgeries, including paediatric and adult complex spinal deformity, spinal tumours, spinal infections, low back and neck surgery, and spinal trauma management.

Is research or audit experience necessary for applicants?

While not mandatory, experience in audit or research is desirable for applicants.

Where will the majority of the fellowship take place?

The fellowship is predominantly based at the Stanmore site but may also require participation in outpatient clinics at the central London Bolsover Street outpatient department.

What kind of support does the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital offer staff wellbeing?

RNOH offers 24/7 access to wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme, a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, and various salary sacrifice schemes.

How does the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital rank in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey?

RNOH ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes, and also ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

What skills will fellows develop during the Spinal Fellowship?

Fellows will develop both clinical and surgical knowledge, leadership skills, and communication skills essential for a Consultant role in spinal surgery.

Who can I contact for more information about the Spinal Fellowship?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dawn Lewinson, Operations Manager for Spinal, via email at d.lewinson@nhs.net or by phone at 020 8909 5822.

What is the commitment of RNOH to diversity and inclusion?

RNOH is committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and inclusive, recognizing that diverse backgrounds lead to brilliant work and rewarding careers.

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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust

The RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK, and is regarded as a leader in this field worldwide

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Mission & Purpose

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) provides specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. Their mission is to deliver exceptional patient care through world-class clinical services, research, and education. They are dedicated to advancing orthopedic treatments and improving patients' quality of life by offering innovative, evidence-based medical solutions and support.