This will be a joint appointment between Royal Devon Exeter Healthcare Foundation Trust and University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust; a middle grade level post and experience in spinal surgery, neurosurgery or orthopaedics at registrar level is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Peninsula Spinal team in both trauma and elective capacities. You would be expected to undertake trauma clinics, elective and trauma operating lists under the direct supervision of a consultant spinal surgeon commensurate to your level of training and experience. You would be expected to undertake on-call commitments 1 in 5 weekends as part of the spinal on-call team covering general trauma including covering spinal referrals out of hours and support the cauda equina pathway. You will also be expected to attend UHP NHS Trust 2 days each fortnight to support RDUH surgeons working there in a collaborative capacity. Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Applicants should have completed general training in trauma and orthopaedic/spinal surgery with minimum requirement to have completed core training or equivalent. The applicant should be able to function as a middle grade within the trauma and orthopaedic spinal team with directly supervised operating lists, outpatient clinics and indirect supervision for on-call admissions. The applicant should have completed MRCS or equivalent as a minimum. Working Pattern: Full time Interview Date:
TBC For further information please contact Henry Budd on 01392 403575. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Person Specification
General Requirements
See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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