Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks motivated doctors for the Neurosurgical Department. Responsibilities include patient care, attending operating theatres, and participating in teaching. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have prior neurosurgical experience. This post offers a unique opportunity for career advancement in neurosurgery.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• At least 6 months of neurosurgical experience at ST2/3 level.
• Participation in educational and training programmes expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care of patients in the neurosurgical department.
• Attend neurosurgical operating theatres and teaching clinics.
• Participate in the tier-one on-call rota.

Skills

Knowledge of neurosurgical emergencies

Clinical risk management

Multi-professional teamwork

Teaching enthusiasm

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification

Job description

Overview

King's Health Partners is a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. This unique combination brings together one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts.

We are looking for highly motivated doctors to work in the Neurosurgical Department, King's College Hospital. King's is one of the largest Neuroscience centres in the UK with a national and international reputation for excellence. The successful applicants will form part of the team delivering care to acutely unwell neurosurgical patients. Applicants are expected to participate fully in the departmental teaching program and junior doctors in this department have an excellent record of subsequent advancement to specialty training. These posts are not however recognised at present for training. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery for previous post-holders and provides unique experience.

Job duties and responsibilities

• The clinical duties of the post include day-to-day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department, including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation, liaison with senior colleagues and operating time.
• You will be rostered to attend neurosurgical operating theatres and teaching clinics on a regular basis.
• The timetable for activities is dependent upon which consultant the post holder will be working for, as is the list of possible research topics.
• In addition, you will take part in the 1 in 14 tier-one on-call rota with responsibility for taking emergency referrals and triaging appropriately, as well as providing emergency neurosurgical care under supervision.
• The post may involve travel to other hospitals.

Qualifications and requirements

• 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, appointees are expected to participate fully in educational and training programmes. They will have a named educational supervisor and clinical supervisor. Annual leave and study leave are commensurate with other post-foundation doctors. The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent for applicants planning a career in neurosurgery. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the teaching of more junior colleagues and students.
• The candidate will play a full part in the provision of neurosurgical services at middle grade level, including participation in the tier-one registrar on-call rota directly supervised by a post-CCT Specialist Fellow and Consultant.
• Essential qualifications/experience include: Full GMC registration, MBBS (or equivalent), MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification, and at least 6 months of neurosurgical experience at ST2/3 level.
• Desirable qualifications/experience include: PhD, MD, other degrees/qualifications; NHS clinical culture and evidence-based practice experience; ALS and ATLS (or equivalents) within 2 years; research experience, presentations and publications.
• Skills/Knowledge/Ability: knowledge and experience of neurosurgical emergencies; active involvement in audits; appropriate clinical knowledge; understanding of clinical risk management; ability to work in multi-professional teams. Desirable: NHS governance and resource awareness; teaching enthusiasm and exposure to different teaching methods.

Additional information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975; a DBS disclosure is required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Details and guidance are provided by UK Visas and Immigration; go to the appropriate official resources for information.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/