About the role
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Spinal Cord Medicine Rehabilitation at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust (MYTT) on a fixed term basis for 12 months, full time, although less than full time applications will be considered.
These posts are not recognised UK training posts. However, the post-holders will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities within the Trust and specialties.
An Introduction to the Division / Specialty from Dr Nigel Artis - Divisional Clinical Director
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT) provides acute and community services to approximately 650,000 people across Wakefield, Kirklees, and surrounding areas. The Trust operates from Pinderfields Hospital, Dewsbury and District Hospital, and Pontefract Hospital, delivering integrated, patient-centered care across hospital and community settings.
The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working, service improvement, and partnership across the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
The Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre based in Wakefield at MYTT serves a catchment area of over 5 million across Yorkshire and Humberside including East Riding. There are 2 inpatient wards totalling 32 beds, an outpatient department and theatre on site.
It is the first regional spinal injury centre implanting and follow-up for two distinctly different intrathecal drug delivery devices for pain and spasticity management. You will be part of a medical team comprising of three Consultants in Spinal Injuries and one Specialty Registrar. This is a replacement role at this Trust and the post holder will work alongside the senior consultant team in supporting establishing the care pathway as appropriate.
The fellowship offers excellent training opportunities for interested candidates. The successful appointee/s will work within the regional tertiary spinal injury centre a multi-disciplinary focus. The fellowship will address all aspects of Spinal Cord medicine and management of long-term conditions as set out in the attached curriculum document. The post would be suitable for individuals interested in pursuing a career in spinal cord medicine or for those who wish to gain additional experience in the comprehensive management of people with spinal cord injury. The postholder might also have an opportunity to work in the neurorehabilitation service within the trust.
The post would suit those with a background training or experience in Rehabilitation Medicine that includes Spinal Cord Medicine and or Neuro Rehabilitation. The post would also be attractive to those with a general practice background wishing to develop a special interest in management of long-term conditions. The fellows will gain experience in the functioning of the national spinal cord injury pathway and the major trauma pathway. The candidate will also have opportunity to get involved in quality improvement initiatives.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
