Neurosurgery Registrar Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Trust Grade doctor at ST3 level or above to join a bustling neurosurgical department. This role offers invaluable experience in a high-volume environment, working alongside a team of skilled professionals. With opportunities for career progression and involvement in various aspects of patient care, including ward rounds and theatre duties, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Join a team that is at the forefront of neurosurgical excellence, providing critical services to a vast regional population.

Qualifications

• Experience in neurosurgery registrar role or equivalent is essential.
• Full MRCS qualification is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient services under consultant supervision.
• Contribute to the emergency out-of-hours rota and manage patient care.

Skills

Neurosurgery Registrar Experience

Full MRCS

NHS Experience

Patient Care Management

Teaching and Supervising Junior Colleagues

Tools

Neuro-navigation Systems

Intraoperative Ultrasound

5-ALA

ICG Microscopes

Endoscopes

Intraoperative MRI

Job description

NUH is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated 4 Trust Grade doctor at ST3 level or above to join our neurosurgical department. This initial 12-month placement may be extended.

This role offers excellent experience in neurosurgery. The post holder will be part of a team comprising run-through trainees and other trust grade doctors, working closely with consultants, junior doctors, and multidisciplinary teams. The position involves participation in the on-call rota at QMC.

Opportunities for work-based assessments will be provided by supervising consultants, and a Clinical Supervisor will assist in identifying career progression opportunities.

Requirements include previous neurosurgery registrar experience (or equivalent), full MRCS, and NHS experience. The role involves supporting various aspects of a busy service, including ward rounds, clinics, pre-admissions, and theatre duties, allocated weekly, with a commitment to the out-of-hours rota.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing inpatient and outpatient services (theatres and clinics) under consultant supervision.
2. Contributing to the emergency out-of-hours rota.
3. Supervising daily ward rounds.
4. Managing patient care as per consultant plans.
5. Supporting and teaching junior colleagues.
6. Participating in M&M and MDT meetings.
7. Contributing to Quality & Improvement Projects.
8. Attending departmental meetings.

The QMC Neurosurgery department is one of the busiest in the country, providing adult and paediatric services to a regional population of approximately 3.5 million across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire.

Led by 14 consultants, the department performs around 2000 neurosurgical procedures annually, covering all major subspecialties. It is a vital part of the East Midlands trauma service and major trauma unit, with four modern theatres and access to an emergency theatre daily. The department is equipped with advanced neuro-navigation systems, intraoperative ultrasound, 5-ALA, ICG microscopes, endoscopes, and a state-of-the-art intraoperative MRI, supporting high-quality care for both adult and paediatric tumour patients. Nottingham University Hospitals' brain tumour centre is recognized as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description. The application deadline is Monday, 5 May 2025.