Job summary
Neurotrauma Fellow (Neurosurgery)Grade: ST 5 and above (or equivalent: potential candidates considered onindividual merit).
Term: 12 months
Accreditation: Royal College of Surgeons of England accredited fellowship for subspecialist neurosurgical training
As the first Neurotrauma Fellowship to receive RCS accreditation for subspecialist training in the UK, this fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work and train in one of the busiest Major Trauma Centres in Europe. Our Neurosurgery department has been pioneering in the development of a dedicated Neurotrauma service which complements our trust's specialist Trauma Service, and provides highly specialised multidisciplinary care for approximately 250 complex head injuries every year.
Main duties of the job
The Neurotrauma Fellow is a key member of the Neurotrauma team and will be supported by four dedicated Consultant Neurosurgeons on a 1 in 4 weekly rota, two full time clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and a Physician Associate.
Excellent team working and leadership skills are required, and the Neurotrauma Fellow will work closely with the Neurotrauma consultants, the Neurotrauma CNS, Neurosurgery ward nurses, ACCU team, ED team, After Trauma Team, Neuroradiologists and Neuro-therapists. They will be expected to co-ordinate both the weekly Head Injury MDT meetings and the busy cranioplasty service, and contribute to the Neuro-rehabilitation MDTs. In addition to emergency surgery for traumatic brain injury, the Neurotrauma Fellow will be trained to perform elective cranioplasties, complex craniofacial reconstructions, open and endoscopic skull base repair. This will often involve collaboration between the Maxillofacial, ENT and Neurotrauma teams
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be supported in their career development to undertake a leadership role in clinical governance and service development and they will be supported to undertake clinical research in traumatic brain injury, including recruitment to clinical trials.
This post will be available from August 2022.
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.
The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated, is currently under legislative review.
We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be supported in their career development to undertake a leadership role in clinical governance and service development and they will be supported to undertake clinical research in traumatic brain injury, including recruitment to clinical trials.
This post will be available from August 2022.
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.
The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated, is currently under legislative review.
We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in neurosurgery
- An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable
- Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level.
- Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training Expected
Essential
- ALS
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Desirable
Academic Achievements:
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course.
Desirable
- MD / PhD
- Prizes
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in neurosurgery
- An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable
- Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level.
- Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training Expected
Essential
- ALS
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Desirable
Academic Achievements:
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course.
Desirable
- MD / PhD
- Prizes
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research.
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).
