Job summary
The Regional Neurosciences Unit at Kings College Hospital was formed by the merging of sub-regional units located at The Brook General Hospital and the Neurosurgical Unit of the Maudsley Hospital. The Unit has a catchment area of > 4 million covering South East London, Kent and East Sussex. Kings College Hospital contains departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Neuro Rehabilitation and Neuropathology. The Institute of Psychiatry is a post-graduate institute of the University of London. There are 65 neurosurgical beds, 12 HDU beds, 15 beds for Neuro Rehabilitation and a 10 bed paediatric neurosurgical ward situated within the Variety Club Children's Hospital. 6 Level III beds are available in the SITU. Adult outpatient clinics are conducted in The Golden Jubilee Wing, paediatric clinics in dedicated facilities within the Variety Children's Club Hospital. Housed within the Neurosurgical Unit is a 5 bed telemetry unit, which is used by Neurosurgery, Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will offer 24h cover over Neuro HDU (Kinnier Wilson) and Neurosurgery (Murray Falconer). There is continuous support by the neurointensive care consultants throughout the working week and by the neuroanaesthetists during the weekends. Two formal ward rounds are performed daily. The appointees will also be expected to assist in the Anaesthetic Pre-assessment Clinic of the neurosurgical department, which runs daily. The clinical duties of the posts will be the day to day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation, liaison with senior colleagues and pre-assessment of elective neurosurgical patients. JCFs will be rostered to attend neurosurgical operating theatres and teaching clinics on a regular basis. There is a robust program of educational supervision and a teaching program aimed specifically at the ST1-3 level trainees and non-training grade post holders are expected to take a full part.
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 post holder will be responsible for delivering care to acutely unwell neurosurgical patients in a level 2 care setting and will be expected to participate fully in the departmental neuroscience training programs. Trust grade doctors have the same educational and training opportunities as training grade doctors however this post is not recognized for training purposes.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Day to day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department
- admission, clinical examination
- co-ordination of investigation
- pre-assessment of elective neurosurgical patients
- Haemodynamic Monitoring and Manipulation
- Specific pre and postoperative management of neurosurgical/neurology patients
- Management of acute brain injury with invasive neuromonitoring
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and be able to attend theatres and teaching clinics on a regular basis. There is a robust program of educational supervision and a teaching program aimed specifically at the ST1-3 level trainees and non-training grade post holders. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery for previous post holders and provides unique experience.
Tenure of post: 6 or 12 months. Start date: June 2022.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering care to acutely unwell neurosurgical patients in a level 2 care setting and will be expected to participate fully in the departmental neuroscience training programs. Trust grade doctors have the same educational and training opportunities as training grade doctors however this post is not recognized for training purposes.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Day to day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department
- admission, clinical examination
- co-ordination of investigation
- pre-assessment of elective neurosurgical patients
- Haemodynamic Monitoring and Manipulation
- Specific pre and postoperative management of neurosurgical/neurology patients
- Management of acute brain injury with invasive neuromonitoring
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and be able to attend theatres and teaching clinics on a regular basis. There is a robust program of educational supervision and a teaching program aimed specifically at the ST1-3 level trainees and non-training grade post holders. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery for previous post holders and provides unique experience.
Tenure of post: 6 or 12 months. Start date: June 2022.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- GMC registration
- Degree from recognized medical school
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Ability to priorities clinical need
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCP I or MRCS I or FRCA (Primary)
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
- Research experience, presentations, publications
- Previous experience at SHO/JCF level
- Commitment to teaching undergraduate and Health Care Professionals
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- GMC registration
- Degree from recognized medical school
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Ability to priorities clinical need
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- PhD, MD (original research)
- MRCP I or MRCS I or FRCA (Primary)
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
- Research experience, presentations, publications
- Previous experience at SHO/JCF level
- Commitment to teaching undergraduate and Health Care Professionals
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).
