Job summary
We are currently recruiting for (2) posts at Senior Clinical Fellow Level (ST3-5 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.
The successful candidate must be GMC registered with a license to practice and prior experience in Neurosurgery or a related discipline (Neurology/Acute Medicine/Critical Care) is welcomed.
*For further information please visit:
www.rlqns.com
www.realbrainbook.co.uk
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities:
1 Resident Full-Shift On-Call (12 hours)
2 General Neurosurgical Clinics per week
3 sessions of Elective Neurosurgical operating per week
Inpatient Ward-Rounds
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britains 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 Bartholomews (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 hospitals offer a full portfolio of services that serve the needs of the local community, and are home to some of Britains leading specialist centres including cancer, cardiac, trauma and emergency care. Barts Health also has one of the UKs busiest childrens hospitals and internationally renowned surgical facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britains 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 Bartholomews (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 hospitals offer a full portfolio of services that serve the needs of the local community, and are home to some of Britains leading specialist centres including cancer, cardiac, trauma and emergency care. Barts Health also has one of the UKs busiest childrens hospitals and internationally renowned surgical facilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS
Desirable
- Prizes/Academic Distinctions
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST1-2) level
- Management/Audit experience
Desirable
- Publications/Research
- Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST6-8) level
Training
Essential
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiarity with databases
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
Desirable
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS
Desirable
- Prizes/Academic Distinctions
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST1-2) level
- Management/Audit experience
Desirable
- Publications/Research
- Experience in Neurosurgery at Registrar (ST6-8) level
Training
Essential
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiarity with databases
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
Desirable
- Creative
- Adaptable
- Flexible
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).
