Job summary
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
ST GEORGE'S HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY
ATKINSON MORLEY WING
Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2 equivalent) in NEUROSURGERY
JOB REFERENCE: 200-SUCCKC-3640543-TP
We will have a vacancy in neurosurgery, fixed term for 6-12 months in the first instance with a possibility of extending the contract.
The junior clinical fellow post will provide excellent experience for candidates from F2 to ST2 grade in all specialties. There is outstanding daily consultant neurosurgeon led morning teaching.
This post would be suitable for candidates contemplating neurosurgical training or entering other specialties in which some neurosurgical experience is advisable.
Please be aware that only online applications will be accepted and the post will be closed when sufficient applications have been received.
St George's Healthcare operates a No Smoking Policy.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Main duties of the job
- Manage the day to day care of neurosurgery patients on the ward including the assessment of all new admissions to the ward and, where necessary, in A & E- Support the management of neurosurgery patients on the critical care units
About us
The department of neurosurgery is one of the busiest in the country performing close to 3000 procedures per year, with the Consultant body specialising in all areas of neurosurgery.
The Department currently includes the following staff members:- 12 consultant neurosurgeons (10 substantive, 2 locum)- 16 registrar-equivalent posts; 3-5 NTNs from the Pan-London Rotation, 1 visiting Registrar from Houston, 2-5 St George's Trust registrars, 4 senior clinical fellows (oncology, spine x 2, functional) and 1-2 academic Registrars carrying out research at SGUL (currently 1 NIHR CL and 1 PhDstudent)
The Department of Neurosurgery is part of the Directorate of Neurosciences, as well being physically in close proximity to related clinical areas in the Atkinson Morley Wing. The department works efficiently and cohesively. Medical managerial duties are undertaken by Mr Simon Stapleton, clinical lead and Dr Niranjanan Nirmalananthan, clinical director of neurosciences. There are weekly consultant neurosurgeon meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attend daily neurosurgical team teaching- Teach medical students and other staff on the unit- When on duty the SHO will have a neurosurgical registrar available at all times and a consultant is available on-call from home- All SHOs are encouraged to attend theatres when consultants on their firms are in theatre, provided the wards are covered, and to learn how to do a burr hole and to raise a craniotomy flap. There is a dedicated theatre/clinic week in the timetable to support this
- St. Georges Hospital is a designated University of London Teaching Hospital that has responsibility for teaching both nurses and undergraduate medical students attached to the wards. There is a daily meeting of the neurosurgical team as well as weekly multidisciplinary meetings in spine, oncology, movement disorders, paediatrics and vascular neurosurgery and a fortnightly skull base MDT- SHOs are encouraged to take part in the many ongoing clinical research and audit projects. There are no direct administrative duties, all the duties outlined take place in the Atkinson Morley Wing of St. Georges Hospital. It is always accepted that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, which may involve the SHO in additional duties- At times, cover paediatric patients under the care of the neurosurgical team on the paediatric ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attend daily neurosurgical team teaching- Teach medical students and other staff on the unit- When on duty the SHO will have a neurosurgical registrar available at all times and a consultant is available on-call from home- All SHOs are encouraged to attend theatres when consultants on their firms are in theatre, provided the wards are covered, and to learn how to do a burr hole and to raise a craniotomy flap. There is a dedicated theatre/clinic week in the timetable to support this
- St. Georges Hospital is a designated University of London Teaching Hospital that has responsibility for teaching both nurses and undergraduate medical students attached to the wards. There is a daily meeting of the neurosurgical team as well as weekly multidisciplinary meetings in spine, oncology, movement disorders, paediatrics and vascular neurosurgery and a fortnightly skull base MDT- SHOs are encouraged to take part in the many ongoing clinical research and audit projects. There are no direct administrative duties, all the duties outlined take place in the Atkinson Morley Wing of St. Georges Hospital. It is always accepted that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, which may involve the SHO in additional duties- At times, cover paediatric patients under the care of the neurosurgical team on the paediatric ward.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- oMedical degree oGMC full registration oEligible to work in the UK oIs up to date and fit to practise safely, without restrictions
Desirable
- oMedical degree oGMC full registration oEligible to work in the UK oIs up to date and fit to practise safely, without restrictions
INTERVIEW
Essential
- Qualifications & eligibility
- oMedical degree oGMC full registration oEligible to work in the UK oIs up to date and fit to practise safely, without restrictions
Desirable
career progression
Essential
- AoInterested in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates. Application form Interview References
- oUnderstands principles and able to understand research results.
Desirable
- a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6
- 6 months' experience in neurosurgery at SHO level
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- oMedical degree oGMC full registration oEligible to work in the UK oIs up to date and fit to practise safely, without restrictions
Desirable
- oMedical degree oGMC full registration oEligible to work in the UK oIs up to date and fit to practise safely, without restrictions
INTERVIEW
Essential
- Qualifications & eligibility
- oMedical degree oGMC full registration oEligible to work in the UK oIs up to date and fit to practise safely, without restrictions
Desirable
career progression
Essential
- AoInterested in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates. Application form Interview References
- oUnderstands principles and able to understand research results.
Desirable
- a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6
- 6 months' experience in neurosurgery at SHO level
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).
