Job summary
This post is not recognised as a formal training slot. However, the training opportunities will be the same as others at the same level that are in formal training schemes.
Due to the length of the post, sponsorship will not be offered. Flexible working applications may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working with a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Trust Doctors, Specialty Trainees, Core Trainees and Foundation Trainees. Each post has a generic clinical component in the relevant area.
- To participate in the provision of care to patients admitted to the Neurosurgery Wards.
- To assist in ward management including electronic discharges.
- To participate in the management of day to day care of stroke patients
- To assist in the undertaking of full clinical computerised audit within the department. This would be encouraged for desirable candidates.
- To provide on-call cover for emergencies
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
Job title: LAS Doctor (ST3+ level) in Neurosurgery
Grade: ST3+ (covering vacant post)Accountable to: Clinical DirectorResponsible to: Clinical LeadHours: In accordance with ST3+ rotaDirectorate: NeurosurgeryWork base: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description
Job title: LAS Doctor (ST3+ level) in Neurosurgery
Grade: ST3+ (covering vacant post)Accountable to: Clinical DirectorResponsible to: Clinical LeadHours: In accordance with ST3+ rotaDirectorate: NeurosurgeryWork base: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior members of staff and other health proffessionals.
Desirable
- Knowledge of/or participated in original research or audit projects.
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff. Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work.
- Knowledge of H&S issues
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Highly motivated individual
- Flexible approach
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration GMC
- MRCS
- ATLS
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A Minimum of 3 years at SHO or Registrar (or equivalent level) in the specialty of Neurosurgery or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- A minimum of UK Neurosurgery experience of minimum 2 years at middle grade level.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior members of staff and other health proffessionals.
Desirable
- Knowledge of/or participated in original research or audit projects.
- Experience of supervising Junior Medical Staff. Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on specialty work.
- Knowledge of H&S issues
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Highly motivated individual
- Flexible approach
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration GMC
- MRCS
- ATLS
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A Minimum of 3 years at SHO or Registrar (or equivalent level) in the specialty of Neurosurgery or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- A minimum of UK Neurosurgery experience of minimum 2 years at middle grade 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
