Senior Clinical Fellow in Functional Neurosurgery

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London is seeking a Fellow in Neurosurgery to assist in patient care and surgical procedures. This role requires substantial experience in neurosurgery and offers opportunities for involvement in general neurosurgical activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to a career in functional neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the GMC.
• Substantial experience in general neurosurgery.
• Close to completion of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of patients on the wards.
• Assist in the operating theatre and attend appropriate clinics.
• Contribute to the SpR duty rota.

Skills

Knowledge and experience in elective and emergency neurosurgery

Ability to prioritise clinical need

Ability to organise oneself & own work

Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project/research

Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams

Understanding of clinical risk management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS (Neurosurgery)

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Fellow's duties will comprise assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data.

In addition, the Fellow will be given an opportunity to take part in the general neurosurgical activities, and will contribute to the SpR duty rota.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS (Neurosurgery)

Desirable criteria

• PhD, MD (original research)
• CCT

Previous experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience in general neurosurgery
• At least close to completion of CCT
• Experience in trauma neurosurgery

Desirable criteria

• Exposure to functional neurosurgery
• Commitment to a career in functional neurosurgery

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience in elective and emergency neurosurgery
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to organise oneself & own work
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project/ research
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable criteria

• Previous publications/ presentations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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