Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Spinal Surgery to join the Regional Spinal Surgical Unit based at Morriston Hospital. The post offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in adult spinal surgery within a high-volume tertiary spinal service serving Swansea Bay and the wider Mid and South West Wales population.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Clinical Fellow will provide day-to-day clinical support to the Regional Spinal Service, ensuring the safe assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with spinal conditions. Key responsibilities include undertaking inpatient reviews and ward rounds, assessing emergency and elective admissions, participating in pre-operative and post-operative patient care, and supporting the management of patients throughout their hospital journey. The post holder will work under the supervision of consultant spinal surgeons and will liaise closely with nursing, therapy and multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will participate in spinal operating lists and outpatient clinics appropriate to their level of competence and experience, gaining exposure to a wide range of spinal procedures and management strategies. The role also includes communicating with patients and relatives regarding planned treatment and ongoing care. In addition, the post holder will actively contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement and service development initiatives, while maintaining high professional standards in line with GMC Good Medical Practice and Health Board policies.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Fellow will be primarily based at Morriston Hospital and will support the Regional Spinal Surgical Unit in delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient spinal care. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, clerking admissions, undertaking daily ward rounds, requesting and reviewing investigations, contributing to treatment plans, preparing patients for surgery, and providing post-operative care under consultant supervision. The post holder will attend theatre sessions, assist with and perform procedures appropriate to their training and competence, and attend outpatient clinics when required. The role requires effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care. The fellow will support timely patient flow, accurate clinical documentation and adherence to governance and safety standards. The post holder will be expected to participate in audit, research, teaching and service improvement activities and contribute to departmental educational programmes. They will comply with all Health Board policies, maintain patient confidentiality, participate in mandatory training and appraisal processes, and undertake any other duties consistent with the grade of the post as delegated by supervising consultants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC/GDC Registration
• At least 2yrs of experience in a surgical specialty, or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience / competencies

Desirable

• MRCS or recognised equivalent
• Previous Spinal Surgery experience (6 months or more)
• Further relevant degree/diploma/teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• Up to date with current practices in Trauma and Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery or any surgical specialty
• Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
• Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit

Desirable

• Liaison with other agencies
• Experience of research in Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and/or Spinal Surgery
• Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems.

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
• Ability to manage own time and work load
• Experience of the assessment of emergencies
• Able to work as a member of a team or on own
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
• Understanding of information systems and technology
• Clinical Skills in Orthopaedics OR Neurosurgery
• Appropriate operative experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to modern practices

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