Job summary
We are currently recruiting for (1) post at Junior Clinical Fellow Level (ST1-2 Equivalent) in Neurosurgery for a six month period in the first instance, although longer appointments can be arranged for the successful candidate following a suitable trial period. There is a dedicated in-house Consultant-led Neurosurgical teaching programme*, and successful applicants will be supported in their broader professional and career development, particularly with reference to attaining the MRCS examination.
Main duties of the job
The post of Junior Clinical Fellow is tenable for 6 months and renewable for further 6 months by mutual agreement.
The Neurology and The Neurosurgery Departments of Barts Health NHS Trust are sited at The Royal London Hospital and the post holder will be based at The Royal London Hospital.
The post holder will work within the firm of ST1-2/ST3-8/Clinical Fellows. The successful candidate will work within a team providing neurosurgical care for neurosurgery in patients and conduct the daily ward round with them. We have recently instituted Neuro-Trauma as a supra-specialist service (the first in the UK) which is Consultant delivered on a 1 in 4 rota and supported by a 2 full time Clinical Nurse Specialists. There will be the opportunity to work closely with the Neuro-Trauma Consultants, the CNS, ACCU, ED and Rehabilitation Services. Additional time within the weekly rota will be made available for attending theatre lists and outpatient clinics, depending upon the training requirements of the individual candidate.
The post holder will participate in the ST 1-2 (SHO) on-call rota which is currently as a 1 in 8 full-shift on call which is fully compliant with the new deal and the EWTD.
About us
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
Together, our hospitals - Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew's (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel and Whipps Cross in Leytonstone - deliver high quality clinical care to the people of east London and further afield.
The Royal London Hospital is one of four Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) in London and is home to the London Air Ambulance. It is also the most active MTC in the UK accounting for approximately 10% of all MTC admissions. We have recently instituted Neuro-Trauma as a consultant delivered supra-specialist service which complements the consultant delivered general trauma service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and main duties related to the job role, please see attached the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and main duties related to the job role, please see attached the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Higher Qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in neurosurgery
Desirable
- Experience in neurosurgery at ST 1-2 (SHO) level
Specialist clinical
Essential
- An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable
- Research in neurosciences
Expertise
Desirable
Training Expected
Essential
Desirable
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable
Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiarity with databases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Higher Qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in neurosurgery
Desirable
- Experience in neurosurgery at ST 1-2 (SHO) level
Specialist clinical
Essential
- An interest in the management of head injury
Desirable
- Research in neurosciences
Expertise
Desirable
Training Expected
Essential
Desirable
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
Desirable
Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiarity with databases
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).
