Job summary
NUH is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated 1 Trust Grade Registrar doctor at ST3 level or above to support our neurosurgical department. This placement is for 12 months initially but may be extended.
This is an exciting opportunity to get excellent experience in neurosurgery. The post holder will be part of a team which include run through trainees as well as other trust grade doctors. You will work closely with consultants, other junior doctors and multi-disciplinary teams. The post holder will be part of an on call rota at QMC.
There are ample opportunities for work based assessments from the supervising consultants. You will also be allocated a Clinical Supervisor who will help identify career progression opportunities.
The post holder will contribute to an on-call rota and should therefore have previous neurosurgery registrar experience (or equivalent), have full MRCS and have experience working within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support various aspects of this busy service, with a commitment to the out of hours rota. The daytime role will include cover of the neurosurgical wards, clinics, pre-admissions and theatres. These duties are allocated on a weekly basis.
The post holder will be expected to;
- Provide inpatient and outpatient services (theatres and clinics) under consultant supervision
- Contribute to the emergency out of hours rota
- Supervise daily ward rounds
- Conduct patient management in line with plans agreed with the Consultants
- Support and teach junior colleagues effectively
- Participate in M&M and MDT meetings
- Contribute to Quality & Improvement Projects within the department
- Attend departmental meetings
About us
Nottingham neurosurgery unit caters to around 3 million people within the East Midlands and beyond. Our team of 18 Neurosurgery Consultants offer subspecialty services of functional neurosurgery, paediatric neurosurgery, spinal neurosurgery, skull base and vascular neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology.
The unit has strong research credentials and established link with Nottingham University for collaborative research, undergraduate and post graduate education.
The neuroscience department has 56 adult neurosurgical beds. Neurosurgical and spinal post-operative patients are looked after in a further 12 bedded NSPU ward, Neurosurgical Triage Unit deals with urgent pathways. The QMC Campus has 22 critical care beds and 20 high dependency beds. There are 3 dedicated fully equipped neurosurgical theatres along with access to emergency theatres and intraoperative MRI. The unit has established MDTs for Neuro-Oncology, skull base tumours, pituitary surgery, neuromodulation, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, CSF disorders, neurosurgical spine, neuro trauma and paediatric neurosurgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached detailed job description and personal specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached detailed job description and personal specification for further information.
Person Specification
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of Neurosurgery in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least junior registrar level (logbook)
- Nhs Experience (not including Clinical attachments)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice in the UK
- Full MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to work within a team
Person Specification
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
Desirable
- Original research publications
- Experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of Neurosurgery in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least junior registrar level (logbook)
- Nhs Experience (not including Clinical attachments)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice in the UK
- Full MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to work within a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).