Job summary
Senior Training Fellow in Spines (Registrar) - 2 WTE

Whilst this post is not recognised for training you will be joining our current team of 9 SpR's for the Spinal Service and 15 ST/CT lower level posts across the Trauma Directorate and have equal access to teaching.

You will participate fully in the Directorate's education programme and have the opportunity to build on your skills in the full range of trauma and orthopaedic services - including, trauma and elective theatres, fracture clinics, ward work. The post is for a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to spine surgery.
• Management of all patients on the spinal surgery wards and any outlying wards (including critical care units).
• Request and review necessary investigation including imaging and blood tests.
• To be aware of hospital and departmental guidelines and ensure they are adhered to.
• To participate in outpatient elective and emergency spine clinics as rostered.
• To participate in elective and non-elective surgery as rostered.
• To participate in governance and administrative duties as required.
• Appropriate disposal of patients, either: Admission to inpatient facilities; Discharge with suitable follow-up at the hospital; Discharge to General practitioner; Discharge with no follow-up

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 27 October 2026

Essential qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• MRCS or equivalent
• ATLS/ALS/PALS provider

Essential clinical skills and knowledge

• Foundation and core-competencies in a surgical themed rotation or equivalent with at least 24 months of core surgical training or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in T&O or neurosurgery at Middle Grade level or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in a multiprofessional working environment
• Evidence of understanding and application of clinical care
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of basic pre and post-operative patient management for surgical patients
• Proven participation in audit activities within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions
• NHS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact
Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery: Vinay Jasani, Vinay.Jasani@uhnm.nhs.uk, 01782679868

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