Senior Clinical Fellow ST4+ Equivalent in Neurosurgery
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Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for applicants who are interested in Neurosurgery. We are inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow ST3/4+ for a 12 month contract at Queens Hospital Romford. Applicant should have a full GMC registration. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in inward based, Emergency patient care on call programs, clinical governance including appraisal and clinical slots. The successful candidate will be given every opportunity to increase their experience within their area of specialised interest. Neurosurgery have 12 Consultants at Queens Hospital including in Complex Spine Skull Base, Vascular and DBS. Neurosciences have full services at Both Queens Hospital and King George Sites
The Neurosurgery unit at Queens Hospital Romford is located on Sahara A/B ward and consists of inpatient beds and a day care unit. The post holder will be expected to attend daily teaching Ward Rounds with consultant attend clinics and theatres Complete Clinical governance
The job advert will close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
During the 12months with the Service the ST3/4 will rotate internally between the sub-specialties in the Unit, depending on their and the other SpRs seniority and training needs. The weekly timetable will depend on the firm to which he/she is attached but will involve weekly outpatient clinics, radiology meetings, daily ward rounds and operating sessions.
The registrar will provide out of hours cover with the other 8 registrar grade doctors on a 1 in 8 on call rota.
There are also regular teaching sessions in the clinical situation by consultant staff and trainees are encouraged to seek senior guidance. Appointees will be expected to take part in the departmental meetings Weekly departmental meetings and teaching also to teach the more junior surgical on the wards and in theatres
The ST3/4 will be actively encouraged to participate in research within the Department of Neurosurgery. Participation in research will allow the ST3/4 to gain wide experience in research methods as well as data analysis and presentation. There are many research projects ongoing in the department, frequently in collaboration with other departments within the hospital, particularly neuropathology and neuroradiology. Fellows actively participating in research can expect to present their data at national and international meetings and publish their work
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£40,492 to £53,132 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-0385-GT-D
Job locations
Neurosurgery Medical Staff
Cross Site
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Neurosurgery Medical Staff
Cross Site
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
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