Consultant Peripheral Nerve and Spasticity Surgeon
NHS Birmingham GBP 40,000 - 60,000 Be among the first applicants. 6 days ago The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a Consultant Peripheral Nerve and Spasticity Surgeon into a Substantive post. This role involves treating elective Peripheral nerve conditions and spasticity of the upper limb. The Consultant would join the Small Joints team which includes six other hand surgeons. The expectation is that the post-holder has relevant skills and knowledge in peripheral nerve surgery and experience in brachial plexus and spasticity surgery. Support will be provided to develop a related research portfolio, and the trust will endeavor to support any ongoing research associated with the applicant. A multidisciplinary approach with the hand therapy team and surgical colleagues is expected within the department. Main Duties of the Job
The responsibilities include: Treating elective Peripheral nerve conditions and spasticity of the upper limb. Joining the Small Joints team, collaborating with six other hand surgeons. Engaging in a multidisciplinary working environment. The department undertakes a comprehensive range of hand surgery with specialists in spasticity, peripheral nerve, and wrist pathologies. Please note that paediatric patients are not treated in the trust. Job Responsibilities
The job plan is based on 10 PA with potential for review and increase upon appointment. The post includes: Twice weekly full-day Elective Hand surgery theatre lists (5DCC). Twice weekly Elective Hand surgery clinics (2DCC). 1.5 SPA and 1 admin session, with the possibility to increase SPAs based on additional roles undertaken. 0.5 DCC expected to be made up by working evening or weekend sessions on an ad hoc basis. If a larger research element is preferable due to existing grants, this can be negotiated on appointment, either as additional to the 10 PAs or as a replacement to DCC. Consultants within the Trust are expected to complete job plan diaries as required to ensure appropriate remuneration. Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Full GMC Registration. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP). Completion of the BSSH Hand Diploma. IRMER qualification to use Mini C-arm. Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent. Special Knowledge/Abilities
A minimum of 12 months demonstrable experience in an Orthoplastic hand surgery fellowship/consultant post. Minimum of 12 months experience at consultant level specializing in peripheral nerve surgery. Micro-surgical experience. Senior training at more than one specialist centre. Personal Qualities/Disposition
Commitment to working flexibly to deliver outstanding patient care and contribute to developing the service. Experience of MDT working. Motivation
Evidence of commitment to delivering high-quality patient care including attendance and contribution to specialty meetings. Awards or prizes in National meetings. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
303-6789060 Job Location
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS Birmingham GBP 40,000 - 60,000 Be among the first applicants. 6 days ago The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a Consultant Peripheral Nerve and Spasticity Surgeon into a Substantive post. This role involves treating elective Peripheral nerve conditions and spasticity of the upper limb. The Consultant would join the Small Joints team which includes six other hand surgeons. The expectation is that the post-holder has relevant skills and knowledge in peripheral nerve surgery and experience in brachial plexus and spasticity surgery. Support will be provided to develop a related research portfolio, and the trust will endeavor to support any ongoing research associated with the applicant. A multidisciplinary approach with the hand therapy team and surgical colleagues is expected within the department. Main Duties of the Job
The responsibilities include: Treating elective Peripheral nerve conditions and spasticity of the upper limb. Joining the Small Joints team, collaborating with six other hand surgeons. Engaging in a multidisciplinary working environment. The department undertakes a comprehensive range of hand surgery with specialists in spasticity, peripheral nerve, and wrist pathologies. Please note that paediatric patients are not treated in the trust. Job Responsibilities
The job plan is based on 10 PA with potential for review and increase upon appointment. The post includes: Twice weekly full-day Elective Hand surgery theatre lists (5DCC). Twice weekly Elective Hand surgery clinics (2DCC). 1.5 SPA and 1 admin session, with the possibility to increase SPAs based on additional roles undertaken. 0.5 DCC expected to be made up by working evening or weekend sessions on an ad hoc basis. If a larger research element is preferable due to existing grants, this can be negotiated on appointment, either as additional to the 10 PAs or as a replacement to DCC. Consultants within the Trust are expected to complete job plan diaries as required to ensure appropriate remuneration. Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Full GMC Registration. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP). Completion of the BSSH Hand Diploma. IRMER qualification to use Mini C-arm. Relevant Higher Degree or equivalent. Special Knowledge/Abilities
A minimum of 12 months demonstrable experience in an Orthoplastic hand surgery fellowship/consultant post. Minimum of 12 months experience at consultant level specializing in peripheral nerve surgery. Micro-surgical experience. Senior training at more than one specialist centre. Personal Qualities/Disposition
Commitment to working flexibly to deliver outstanding patient care and contribute to developing the service. Experience of MDT working. Motivation
Evidence of commitment to delivering high-quality patient care including attendance and contribution to specialty meetings. Awards or prizes in National meetings. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
303-6789060 Job Location
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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