Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgical Oncology

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Fellow en oncologie neurochirurgicale à l'hôpital national pour la neurologie et la neurochirurgie à Londres. Ce poste de 1 an est destiné aux candidats ayant une formation avancée en neurochirurgie, souhaitant développer des compétences spécialisées dans un environnement de travail de premier plan.

Benefits

Environnement de travail flexible

Opportunités de développement de carrière

Qualifications

• CCT ou équivalent en neurochirurgie.
• Expérience en oncologie neurochirurgicale.
• Inscription au GMC et licence valide pour pratiquer.

Responsibilities

• Participer à la rota d'appel et à la couverture croisée avec d'autres chirurgiens neuro-oncologiques.
• Gérer les soins préopératoires, périopératoires et postopératoires.
• Diriger des études de recherche et des projets d'amélioration de la qualité.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Manual dexterity

Clinical judgment

Education

FRCS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgical Oncology

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 24 May 2025

Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Senior (post-CCT or ST7+) Neurosurgical Oncology Fellow at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, starting from 7 August 2024 for 1 year.
The hospital is part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, ranked among the best neurosurgery hospitals globally, and is affiliated with University College London, ranked first in Europe for neuroscience.

Main duties of the job
This 1-year post is designed for senior neurosurgical trainees who have obtained their CCT (or are ST7+) and wish to develop advanced neurosurgical oncology skills. The successful applicant will work under Mr Ciaran Hill, Consultant Neurosurgeon, and collaborate with the neuro-oncology team. Responsibilities include participating in the on-call rota and cross-covering other neuro-oncology surgeons.

About us
UCLH serves a diverse population, providing specialized services across eight sites, including women's health, cancer, infection, and neurological conditions. The trust aims for sustainability and is committed to becoming a carbon net zero health service by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).

Job description

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached detailed Job Description for the full person specification and responsibilities. Note that the vacancy may close early due to high application volumes.

Join the top NHS trust in England, as rated by staff in recent surveys. UCLH promotes flexible working and offers a supportive environment for career development.

Fellowship Experience

Participants will gain experience in:

• Advanced surgical techniques, including awake and asleep brain mapping, tumor resection, microsurgical and endoscopic approaches, and complex cranial microsurgery.
• Advanced technologies such as intraoperative MRI, cranial ultrasound, fluorescent-guided technologies, neuronavigation, functional imaging, tubular retractors, endoscopy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Roles and responsibilities

The Fellow will:

• Review patients in multidisciplinary clinics and MDT meetings.
• Attend outpatient clinics and joint neuro-oncology clinics.
• Participate in preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care, including in critical care settings.
• Manage general neurosurgical conditions, supervise junior staff, and contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement projects.
• Lead research and quality improvement studies, including clinical trials and data analysis, primarily in brain cancer.
• Assist in organizing training courses and supervise undergraduate and MSc projects.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Completed most of their neurosurgical training with CCT or equivalent and full GMC registration.
• Experience in neurosurgical oncology.
• FRCS or equivalent at application time, eligible for GMC registration, and holding a valid license to practice.

Additional qualities include motivation, dedication, understanding of surgical techniques and research principles, and excellent communication skills.

Person Specification

Key criteria include:

• Essential: FRCS or equivalent, GMC registration, experience in neurosurgical oncology, clinical judgment, manual dexterity, emergency management competence, communication skills, leadership, IT skills, understanding of NHS policies, and infection control adherence.
• Desirable: Higher degree, subspecialization intent, additional research experience, leadership outside medicine, and altruistic activities.

Additional information

This post is subject to DBS checks, and applicants requiring UK work sponsorship are welcome. UK registration is mandatory.

Employer details

Name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG
Website: [Link]