Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuro-oncology

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a Fellow focused on neuro-oncology to join a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves treatment of CNS tumours, research opportunities, and clinical responsibilities in a highly professional environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial neurosurgery experience and be eligible for GMC registration. Competitive benefits and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Contributions to sustainable healthcare

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with brain and CNS tumours.
• Conduct research into neuro‑oncology and publish research papers.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Spend designated time in the specialist neuro‑pathology laboratory.
• Learn non‑surgical management of patients with CNS tumours.

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

Eligible for registration with the GMC

MB BS (or equivalent)

FRCS (Neurosurgery)

Job description

Job overview

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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across five main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

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Main duties of the job

1. The assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with brain and CNS tumours, including operative techniques such as stereotaxy, image guidance, awake craniotomies, intra‑operative neuro‑monitoring and radiosurgery.
2. The opportunity to conduct research into neuro‑oncology and publish research papers in peer‑reviewed journals.
3. The participation in a multidisciplinary team consisting of neurosurgeons, oncologists, neuroradiologists, neurologists, neuropathologists, psychologists, palliative care physicians, allied health professionals and specialist nurses.
4. The fellow is expected to spend designated time in the specialist neuro‑pathology laboratory to observe and learn molecular aspects of neuro‑oncology.
5. The fellow is expected to spend designated time with the oncologists to learn the non‑surgical management of patients with CNS tumour.
6. The fellow will be expected to assist and, in time, perform (depending on his/her level of experience) the majority of the oncology neurosurgical cases.
7. The fellow will also be expected to attend one or two national/international meetings each year and present abstracts.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

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. A timetable for these activities is set out below.

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
• MB BS (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 neuro‑oncology
• Commitment to a career in neuro‑oncological 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

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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.

Documents to download

• JDPS (PDF, 272.4KB)
• Denmark Hill Site Map (PDF, 1.2MB)
• Princess Royal (PRUH) Site map (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Visa and Sponsorship Information (PDF, 344.6KB)