ST1/2 (Senior House Officer) Core Trainee - Neurosurgery

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a ST1/2 Core Trainee in Neurosurgery. The post is designed for junior doctors who want to develop skills in general and spinal neurosurgery at a major centre of excellence, with access to an extensive teaching programme and opportunities to participate in CT1-3 and Specialist Registrar sessions.

The role includes time for educational activities and a pathway toward neurosurgery training, with a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Junior doctors interested in neurosurgery; opportunity to develop skills in general and spinal neurosurgery.

Job description

ST1/2 (Senior House Officer) Core Trainee - Neurosurgery

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is designed for junior doctors who are interested in neurosurgery and who wish to develop their skills and gain experience of general and spinal neurosurgery in a major centre of excellence.

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is part of a group of postgraduate teaching hospitals that provide neurological and neurosurgical services on a local, regional, national and international basis. The Hospital is closely associated with University College London (UCLH) through the Institute of Neurology whose laboratory facilities are situated adjacent to the Hospital in Queen Square. The hospital and Institute has an extensive teaching programme which all trainees have access to. It is part of UCLH Trust, which also includes University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), The Hospital for Tropical Diseases the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, The Eastman Dental Hospital, The Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital and the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.

This post is not recognised for training purposes; however we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. There is a well-established Core Trainee (CT1-3) and Specialist Registrar training program and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated for educational activities to broaden the horizon of the candidate. The post is an ideal stepping‑stone for junior doctors to gain further experience in spinal and neurosurgery.

Doctors who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require Tier 2 sponsorship are subject to the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT). Applicants may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office’s UK Border Agency by e‑mail: [e-mail].

Please note that the vacancy advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

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