Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a neurosurgery trainee to participate in surgical services and training programmes. The ideal candidate must possess full GMC registration and have relevant experience at the ST2/3 level. This role offers an opportunity to gain extensive knowledge in a busy regional neurosurgical unit while being part of a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC required.
• Previous neurosurgery experience at ST2/3 level mandatory.
• Experience of NHS clinical culture essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in surgical services at middle grade level.
• Join tier-one registrar on-call rota under supervision.
• Assist in educational and training programmes.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of Neurosurgical emergencies

Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project

Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification

Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Overview

This post is suitable for a trainee who has full registration with the General Medical Council and has completed the MRCS examination or its equivalent. Previous experience of neurosurgery at least at ST2/3 level is required.

Although these appointments are not accredited for training the appointees will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes. Appointees will have a named educational supervisor and clinical supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post-foundation doctors. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in neurosurgery. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of more junior colleagues and students.

This post is intended to allow a neurosurgical trainee to obtain experience in all aspects of neurosurgery within a busy regional neurosurgical unit where all areas of subspecialist interest are represented.

The candidate will play a full part in the provision of neurosurgical services at middle grade level. This will include participation in the tier-one registrar on-call rota directly supervised by a post-CCT Specialist Fellow and Consultant.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full registration with the GMC
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification
• 6 months neurosurgical experience at ST2/3 level

Desirable criteria

• PhD, MD
• Other degrees/qualifications

Previous experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of NHS clinical culture and evidence based practice

Desirable criteria

• ALS and ATLS (or equivalents) within 2 years
• Research experience, presentations, publications

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of Neurosurgical emergencies.
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; management/financial awareness experience of committee work
• Academic prizes and honours
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods

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.

Documents to download

• JDPS (PDF, 784.5KB)
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