Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity available for a full time consultant neurosurgeon (adults) with a specialist interest in neuro-oncology to join our team to start in September 2024.
ABOUT THE TEAM
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's largest teaching hospitals. It provides specialised services to a population of three million across the southern counties of England including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands
We provide a wide range of specialist adult and paediatric services housed in both the Wessex Neurosciences Centre and in OP departments across our catchment area
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of onsite and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
This is a full-time post as a consultant neurosurgeon with a specialist interest in neuro-oncology. The department has separate rotas for spinal surgery, adult cranial neurosurgery, and paediatric neurosurgery. This post is an adult cranial job working alongside the 3 other neuro-oncology surgeons, Mr Grundy, Mr Durnford and Ms Roach as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team delivering all neuro-oncology surgery for the region. There is also a 1:8 commitment to general adult cranial on-call. See the job description for more details.
What were looking for
The successful applicant will be sub-specialty fellowship trained in neuro-oncology surgery in a nationally approved fellowship. This role will develop research, clinical trials and education in neuro-oncology surgery and the successful applicant will be expected to be qualified and experienced in delivering on this entire portfolio. Further details are available in the person specification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1218 - This vacancy closes on or before: 30th of July 2024
Should you have any queries, please contact paul.grundy@uhs.nhs.uk or andrew.durnford@uhs.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
This is a full-time post as a consultant neurosurgeon with a specialist interest in neuro-oncology. The department has separate rotas for spinal surgery, adult cranial neurosurgery, and paediatric neurosurgery. This post is an adult cranial job working alongside the 3 other neuro-oncology surgeons, Mr Grundy, Mr Durnford and Ms Roach as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team delivering all neuro-oncology surgery for the region. There is also a 1:8 commitment to general adult cranial on-call. See the job description for more details.
What were looking for
The successful applicant will be sub-specialty fellowship trained in neuro-oncology surgery in a nationally approved fellowship. This role will develop research, clinical trials and education in neuro-oncology surgery and the successful applicant will be expected to be qualified and experienced in delivering on this entire portfolio. Further details are available in the person specification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1218 - This vacancy closes on or before: 30th of July 2024
Should you have any queries, please contact paul.grundy@uhs.nhs.uk or andrew.durnford@uhs.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent in Research
- In date GCP training certificate
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- At least 12 Months post-CCT Fellowship in neuro-oncology surgery
- High level of experience in complex glioma surgery including awake craniotomy
- Experience of surgery for metastatic disease, meningiomas, intra-ventricular tumours
- Experience of research with publications and managing clinical trials
- Experience of day-case surgery
- Experience in image guidance including intra-operative MRI and USS
Desirable
- Experience of DTI/Tractography and application in awake surgery
- Course on leading techniques in Neuro-oncology surgery
- RCS (England) approved fellowship
- Supervising research by junior staff
- Evidence of service improvement
- Consultant level experience in neuro-oncology
- Consultant experience of adult and paediatric on-call
- Consultant level experience of leading independent complex glioma surgery including awake procedures
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
- Evidence of commitment to Net Zero NHS
- Evidence of commitment to NHS Digital Transformation
- Advanced skills in information technology
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS (Neurosurgery) or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent in Research
- In date GCP training certificate
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- At least 12 Months post-CCT Fellowship in neuro-oncology surgery
- High level of experience in complex glioma surgery including awake craniotomy
- Experience of surgery for metastatic disease, meningiomas, intra-ventricular tumours
- Experience of research with publications and managing clinical trials
- Experience of day-case surgery
- Experience in image guidance including intra-operative MRI and USS
Desirable
- Experience of DTI/Tractography and application in awake surgery
- Course on leading techniques in Neuro-oncology surgery
- RCS (England) approved fellowship
- Supervising research by junior staff
- Evidence of service improvement
- Consultant level experience in neuro-oncology
- Consultant experience of adult and paediatric on-call
- Consultant level experience of leading independent complex glioma surgery including awake procedures
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
- Evidence of commitment to Net Zero NHS
- Evidence of commitment to NHS Digital Transformation
- Advanced skills in information technology
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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).
