About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a locum appointment for 12 months as a consultant complex spine surgeon within the Department of Neurosurgery.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to outpatients and inpatient work, in elective and emergency spinal surgery. On- call for complex spinal conditions (tumour, trauma, infection etc) 1:6 with prospective cover.
The neurosurgery department provides care to adult patients with emergency and elective conditions. The nearest paediatric neurosurgical unit is 125 miles but there is a paediatric spinal service in Exeter. Emergency care is only provided to children in Plymouth when it is expedient to do so.
About us
The South West Neurosurgery Centre is based at Derriford Hospital. The Unit provides a comprehensive Neurosurgical and Spinal Service to the population of Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and part of Somerset. The population of this area is approximately 2 million, but rises considerably during the summer months, with the influx of visitors from other parts of the U.K. and from abroad. Close links exist with the District General Hospitals situated in Truro, Barnstaple, Exeter, and Torbay. Rapid transfer of patients between outlying hospitals and Plymouth is facilitated by two helicopter air ambulances.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to outpatients and inpatient work, in elective and emergency spinal surgery. On- call for complex spinal conditions (tumour, trauma, infection etc) 1:6 with prospective cover.
The neurosurgery department provides care to adult patients with emergency and elective conditions. The nearest paediatric neurosurgical unit is 125 miles but there is a paediatric spinal service in Exeter. Emergency care is only provided to children in Plymouth when it is expedient to do so.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of completion of a recognised spinal surgical fellowship (UK or international) or experience as a consultant in delivering a complex spinal service.
Experience Essential
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Derriford Hospital
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)