Locum Spinal Consultant

• Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients requiring emergency and elective spinal surgery.
• Participate in the spinal emergency on-call rota, including management of spinal trauma and emergency admissions.
• Undertake elective spinal operating lists, outpatient clinics and emergency spinal clinics.
• Contribute to weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and collaborate with colleagues across radiology, oncology, microbiology, paediatrics and other specialties.
• Support the education and development of junior doctors, medical students and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and governance activities.
• Undertake research activities and contribute to the continued development of spinal services within the Trust.
• Work closely with departmental and clinical leaders to support service planning and effective use of resources.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Medical degree
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date), CESR or European Community Rights.
• An appropriate equivalent orthopaedic surgical qualification

Essential

• Broad neurosurgical or orthopaedic training with evidence of recent experience of all aspects of up-to-date spinal trauma management.
• Subspecialty interest in Spinal Surgery with evidence of advanced fellowship training.