Job summary
We are looking to appoint full-time ST1/ST2 (equivalent) Junior Clinical Fellows in Neurosurgery to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. This is a fixed term service post from 7th August 2024 until 4th February 2025. This may be extendable by mutual agreement.
These Junior Clinical Fellow posts is designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
About us
This Sheffield Neurosurgical Department is a regional unit serving a population of approximately 2.2 million covering South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, and North Lincolnshire. The Adult Neurosurgical Service is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital with a 52 bed unit, including a 7 bed Neuro-Critical care and a 13 bed HDU. The Paediatric Neurosurgical Service is separately located at Sheffield Children's Hospital immediately adjacent to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The Sheffield Neurosurgical Unit also includes the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery which comprises two gamma knives, including a Lexsell Perfexion.
Please refer to the Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university of institution
- ALS
- 1 NHS Experience or Experience of a clinical attachment in a UK neurosurgical unit
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrlSP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Have evidence of acheivement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
- Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviwed journals
- Interest in developing research projects, presentations, publications
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university of institution
- ALS
- 1 NHS Experience or Experience of a clinical attachment in a UK neurosurgical unit
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrlSP
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Have evidence of acheivement of foundation competencies from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
- Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviwed journals
- Interest in developing research projects, presentations, publications
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of 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).
