Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for the post of Neurosurgery Spinal Fellow based at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This clinical fellowship is intended to allow an experienced neurosurgical trainee to obtain experience over one to two years in a sub-specialist interest within neurosurgery.
- The assessment and investigation of patients undergoing spinal neurosurgery.
- The opportunity to conduct research into spinal neurosurgery and publish research papers in peer reviewed journals.
- The fellow will be expected to assist and in time perform (depending on his/her level of experience) the majority of the spinal neurosurgical cases.
- The fellow will also be expected to attend one or two national/ international meetings each year and present abstracts.
Surgeons preparing to work as consultants must be intimately involved with the running of the neurosurgical service and in providing some element of continuity of care for the patients since this will be an integral part of their practice as consultants. The Fellow will therefore participate in the general neurosurgical rota, and will also be expected to share responsibility for the neurosurgical patients in their area of sub specialist interest outside of strict rota commitments
Main duties of the job
For the purposes of this job description this post is intended to allow a neurosurgical trainee to obtain experience in all aspects of neurosurgery. This post will provide a broad range of experience within a busy regional neurosurgical unit where all areas of subspecialist interest are represented.Clinical Organisation or Key RelationshipsThe 1-year post being recruited will play a full part in the provision of neurosurgical services.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will comprise data collection, assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data. Excellent neurosurgical operative experience can be obtained with senior supervision and feedback provided. The timetable for these activities is dependent upon which consultant the post holder will be working for, as is a list of possible review and research topics.The post holder will collect data relevant to the spinal pathway but will also be involved in the management of patients on the ward, assisting with operations in the theatre or operate within their experience, and assist at Outpatient Clinics which may involve travel to other hospitals. They may be asked to see patients in the Guys/St Thomas Trust as convenient or appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will comprise data collection, assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data. Excellent neurosurgical operative experience can be obtained with senior supervision and feedback provided. The timetable for these activities is dependent upon which consultant the post holder will be working for, as is a list of possible review and research topics.The post holder will collect data relevant to the spinal pathway but will also be involved in the management of patients on the ward, assisting with operations in the theatre or operate within their experience, and assist at Outpatient Clinics which may involve travel to other hospitals. They may be asked to see patients in the Guys/St Thomas Trust as convenient or appropriate.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification
- 6 months' neurosurgical experience at ST2/3 level
Desirable
- PhD, MD (original research) Other degrees/qualifications
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of spinal surgery and data collection.
Desirable
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
- Research experience, presentations, publications
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Neurosurgical emergencies.
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Evidence of teaching experience; involvement in organised teaching
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS/AFRCS/FRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification
- 6 months' neurosurgical experience at ST2/3 level
Desirable
- PhD, MD (original research) Other degrees/qualifications
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of spinal surgery and data collection.
Desirable
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
- Research experience, presentations, publications
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Neurosurgical emergencies.
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Evidence of teaching experience; involvement in organised teaching
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods
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).