Job summary
The Royal London Hospital is one of the UK's busiest and oldest teaching hospitals, operating in purpose built facilities close to the historic site in Whitechapel, East London. As well as Europe's largest Neuro-Trauma service, the Department of Neurosurgery provides a full range of sub-specialties, including Neuro-Oncology, Complex Spine, Neurovascular, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Functional, Neuro-Modulation for Pain, Complex Hydrocephalus and Craniofacial Reconstruction. The Neurosurgeons are supported by a comprehensive Clinical Neurophysiology department (including intraoperative monitoring), dedicated Consultant Neuro-Radiologists, Neuro-intensive care (including a Neuro-Monitored unit within the department), Neurologists and a new Hyper-Acute Thrombectomy Service.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting for a Consultant post in Neurosurgery with a special interest in neurovascular and second subspecialities in neurotrauma and skull base surgery. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience of the surgical management of neurovascular patients to the level of a 'day one consultant', as well as similar experience in the management of general neurosurgery patients, including neuro-trauma. This post will take part in the 1 in 4 'neuro-trauma consultant of the week' rota.
About us
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 candidate must be GMC registered with a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in neurosurgery and a license to practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate must be GMC registered with a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in neurosurgery and a license to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC Specialist Register in Neurosurgery via CCT / CESR(CP) or CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date Or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and a track record in the independent management of vascular neurosurgery, as evidenced by logbook
- Experience and a track record of caring for neuro-vascular pathologies within a multidisciplinary team
- Consultant experience in vascular and skull base surgery
- Experience in management of general adult neurosurgical emergencies
- Completion of at least one microscopic and endoscopic skull base course
- Experience of providing emergency neurosurgical care for paediatric patients
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Consultant experience in vascular and skull base surgery
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of taking part or leading service and departmental improvements
- Interest in research, with evidence of peer-reviewed publications in vascular neurosurgery and Skull Base surgery
- RCS accredited (or equivalent) neurovascular fellowship
- RCS accredited (or equivalent) skull base fellowship
- Endoscopic skills
Desirable
- Track record of team work and joint working within team, MDTs and across networks
- Evidence of significant involvement in departmental/service clinical governance
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of teamwork and working across multiple disciplines
- Evidence of a flexible approach to working across teams
- Values aligned to those of Barts Health Trust
Specific requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work on-call 1/9 E Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the post with provision of any reasonable aids and adaptations
- Satisfactory Immigration Status
- Satisfactory Health Clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure Check
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC Specialist Register in Neurosurgery via CCT / CESR(CP) or CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date Or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience and a track record in the independent management of vascular neurosurgery, as evidenced by logbook
- Experience and a track record of caring for neuro-vascular pathologies within a multidisciplinary team
- Consultant experience in vascular and skull base surgery
- Experience in management of general adult neurosurgical emergencies
- Completion of at least one microscopic and endoscopic skull base course
- Experience of providing emergency neurosurgical care for paediatric patients
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Consultant experience in vascular and skull base surgery
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of taking part or leading service and departmental improvements
- Interest in research, with evidence of peer-reviewed publications in vascular neurosurgery and Skull Base surgery
- RCS accredited (or equivalent) neurovascular fellowship
- RCS accredited (or equivalent) skull base fellowship
- Endoscopic skills
Desirable
- Track record of team work and joint working within team, MDTs and across networks
- Evidence of significant involvement in departmental/service clinical governance
Personal and people development
Essential
- Evidence of teamwork and working across multiple disciplines
- Evidence of a flexible approach to working across teams
- Values aligned to those of Barts Health Trust
Specific requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work on-call 1/9 E Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the post with provision of any reasonable aids and adaptations
- Satisfactory Immigration Status
- Satisfactory Health Clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure Check
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).
