King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery (Intra-operative monitoring)

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Job summary

King's College Hospital Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Intra-Operative Monitoring team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing essential monitoring services during surgeries to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The post holder will work closely with the lead Consultant for intra-operative monitoring service, working closely with the lead to ensure there is a high quality IOM service provided to the neurosurgery team at King's College Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring during surgeries.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical staff to provide real-time data and feedback.
  • Interpret and analyze neurophysiological data to ensure accurate monitoring and patient safety.
  • Assist in developing and implementing monitoring protocols and procedures.
  • Participate in training and mentoring junior staff and trainees.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated with the latest advancements in intra-operative monitoring.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £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 Reach is 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.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year per annum, plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-6455996

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

King's College Hospital Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Intra-Operative Monitoring team. This role involves providing critical neurophysiological monitoring during surgeries to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. You will be a key member of the surgical team, delivering real-time data and feedback to assist in surgical decisions.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Perform intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring during various types of surgeries.
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical staff to provide immediate and accurate neurophysiological data.
  • Interpret and analyse neurophysiological signals to ensure the integrity of the nervous system during procedures.
  • Develop and implement standardised monitoring protocols and procedures.
  • Train and mentor junior staff and trainees in intra-operative monitoring techniques.
  • Stay current with advancements in the field of neurophysiology and intra-operative monitoring.
  • Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

King's College Hospital Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Intra-Operative Monitoring team. This role involves providing critical neurophysiological monitoring during surgeries to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. You will be a key member of the surgical team, delivering real-time data and feedback to assist in surgical decisions.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Perform intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring during various types of surgeries.
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical staff to provide immediate and accurate neurophysiological data.
  • Interpret and analyse neurophysiological signals to ensure the integrity of the nervous system during procedures.
  • Develop and implement standardised monitoring protocols and procedures.
  • Train and mentor junior staff and trainees in intra-operative monitoring techniques.
  • Stay current with advancements in the field of neurophysiology and intra-operative monitoring.
  • Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

General Criteria

Essential

  • Eligible for registration with the GMC
  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • FRCP (or equivalent) - neurophysiology
  • Substantial experience in clinical neurophysiology

Desirable

  • PhD, MD (original research)
  • Exposure to intra-operative monitoring
Person Specification

General Criteria

Essential

  • Eligible for registration with the GMC
  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • FRCP (or equivalent) - neurophysiology
  • Substantial experience in clinical neurophysiology

Desirable

  • PhD, MD (original research)
  • Exposure to intra-operative monitoring

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neurophysiology (IOM)

Ana Mirrallave-Pescador

a.mirallave-pescador@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 a year per annum, plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAX-6455996

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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