Specialist Grade in Spinal

Job overview

This is a full time 10 PA Specialist Grade in paediatric spine appointment. The post holder will work together with 6 spinal consultants as well as 13 orthopaedic consultants and 1 NIHR funded consultant at Alder Hey.  Applicant must have minimum two year fellowship in paediatric spinal deformity surgery.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties

It is envisaged that this post will attract 10 programmed activities per week (9 PA direct clinical care and 1 PA supporting professional activities) As per Trust Policy for new Specialist Grades increases beyond 1 SPA, in respect of defined roles with clear objectives, can be negotiated by mutual agreement following annual job planning reviews.

This post attracts 10 programmed activities per week.

At present there is no on call commitment.

The job plan for the first three months will be based on a provisional/indicative timetable. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director within three months of the commencement date of the appointee.

The supporting professional activities (SPAs) allocation within the provisional job plan is an  illustrative guide only and will be finalised following individual agreement with successful candidate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Total –10 PAs/week