Job description 2021-04-08
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CQC rated Outstanding
Investors in People Gold
Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery - Spinal Fellowship
The Post is for 12 months with possible extension for further 6-12 months. The post holders will be working within the 3 complex spinal teams and will rotate between the different teams every 6 months. Time will be allocated for research and teaching. The teams are busy with a high proportion of complex spinal cases. It is expected that the post-holder will act as a senior registrar, provide leadership and support for other trainees, will be expected to participate in research projects and audits, with support in job description to produce peer reviewed papers and audits. The Walton centre is currently the regional lead for malignant spinal disease and spinal injuries with referrals from Cheshire/ Merseyside and north wales hospitals. The spinal teams at the Walton centre deal with all aspects of spinal disorders: spinal deformity surgery including anterior and posterior approaches, surgery for spinal tumours, spinal trauma and infections, surgery for congenital spinal disorders, tethered cord and chiari malformations. All aspects of spinal work are covered, from emergency to elective work. The purpose of the Walton Centre Spinal Fellowship is to enable a senior trainee with a major interest in developing a career in spinal surgery to have the opportunity to work in close liaison with Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic spinal Consultants who have specific interests in spinal disorders. The post is designed for trainees ( orthopaedic or neurosurgical background) who wishes to pursue a career in spinal surgery. For further information please contact Mr D Carter, Clinical Director/ Neurosurgeon on 01515295968 or Mr Simon Clark, Consultant Neurosurgeon/Spinal Lead email simon.clark@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk Closing date: 21st April 2021
Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact a member of the HR Services Team on 0151 556 3124 or 0151 556 3217 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. All positions at The Walton Centre are subject to a 6 month probationary period. Flexible working requests will be considered and any decisions based on service need. Any applicants requiring a DBS check are encouraged to sign up to the DBS update service. Any trans applicants who will require a DBS check and do not want to reveal details of their previous identity can contact the DBS Sensitive Applications Team (0151 676 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gsi.gov.uk) with their application number once they have completed their DBS application form. The team are then able to preventany previous identity showing on the DBS Certificate, unless the applicant has a conviction under their previous details in which case this will need to be disclosed. In accordance with GDPR legislation we are required to inform you that should you apply for a role in the Trust your details will be kept on the NHSJobs webiste for a period of 14 months from application and then destroyed. 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.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Tier 2/skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, Tier 2/skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. For further advice, please visit Applying from overseas.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see applying from overseas.
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CQC rated Outstanding
Investors in People Gold
Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery - Spinal Fellowship
The Post is for 12 months with possible extension for further 6-12 months. The post holders will be working within the 3 complex spinal teams and will rotate between the different teams every 6 months. Time will be allocated for research and teaching. The teams are busy with a high proportion of complex spinal cases. It is expected that the post-holder will act as a senior registrar, provide leadership and support for other trainees, will be expected to participate in research projects and audits, with support in job description to produce peer reviewed papers and audits. The Walton centre is currently the regional lead for malignant spinal disease and spinal injuries with referrals from Cheshire/ Merseyside and north wales hospitals. The spinal teams at the Walton centre deal with all aspects of spinal disorders: spinal deformity surgery including anterior and posterior approaches, surgery for spinal tumours, spinal trauma and infections, surgery for congenital spinal disorders, tethered cord and chiari malformations. All aspects of spinal work are covered, from emergency to elective work. The purpose of the Walton Centre Spinal Fellowship is to enable a senior trainee with a major interest in developing a career in spinal surgery to have the opportunity to work in close liaison with Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic spinal Consultants who have specific interests in spinal disorders. The post is designed for trainees ( orthopaedic or neurosurgical background) who wishes to pursue a career in spinal surgery. For further information please contact Mr D Carter, Clinical Director/ Neurosurgeon on 01515295968 or Mr Simon Clark, Consultant Neurosurgeon/Spinal Lead email simon.clark@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk Closing date: 21st April 2021
Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please contact a member of the HR Services Team on 0151 556 3124 or 0151 556 3217 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. All positions at The Walton Centre are subject to a 6 month probationary period. Flexible working requests will be considered and any decisions based on service need. Any applicants requiring a DBS check are encouraged to sign up to the DBS update service. Any trans applicants who will require a DBS check and do not want to reveal details of their previous identity can contact the DBS Sensitive Applications Team (0151 676 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gsi.gov.uk) with their application number once they have completed their DBS application form. The team are then able to preventany previous identity showing on the DBS Certificate, unless the applicant has a conviction under their previous details in which case this will need to be disclosed. In accordance with GDPR legislation we are required to inform you that should you apply for a role in the Trust your details will be kept on the NHSJobs webiste for a period of 14 months from application and then destroyed. 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.
Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Tier 2/skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, Tier 2/skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. For further advice, please visit Applying from overseas.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see applying from overseas.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs (https://www.safer-jobs.com), a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
