Job summary
We are currently recruiting for (1) post at Senior Clinical Fellow (ST8 or post-CCT Equivalent) in Neurosurgery for a twelve month period in the first instance, although longer appointments can be arranged for the successful candidate following a suitable trial period. The candidate will be working in a Royal College of Surgeons approved Fellowship: The Sir Hugh Cairns Complex Spinal Surgery Fellow involving experience in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spinal disciplines. 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 CCT and CESR. This would be a good opportunity for the post-holder to consolidate their CV, in preparation for application to consultant posts.
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. 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 £1.5 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting for (1) post at Senior Clinical Fellow (ST8 or post-CCT Equivalent) in Neurosurgery for a twelve month period in the first instance, although longer appointments can be arranged for the successful candidate following a suitable trial period. The candidate will be working in a Royal College of Surgeons approved Fellowship: The Sir Hugh Cairns Complex Spinal Surgery Fellow involving experience in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spinal disciplines. 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 CCT and CESR. This would be a good opportunity for the post-holder to consolidate their CV, in preparation for application to consultant posts.
About us
Our group of hospitals provide a huge range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond.
We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people living in east London look to our services to provide them with the healthcare they need.
The Royal London in Whitechapel is a major teaching hospital providing local and specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. Whipps Cross in Leytonstone is a large general hospital with a range of local services. Newham in Plaistow is a busy district hospital with innovative facilities such as its orthopaedic centre. Mile End hospital is a shared facility in Mile End for a range of inpatient, rehabilitation, mental health and community services. And St Bartholomew's in the City, London's oldest hospital, is a regional and national centre of excellence for cardiac and cancer care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the 1:9 general neurosurgical on call as a senior fellow supervising an ST3 trainee out of hours, the Spinal Fellow will share an oncall for complex spine emergencies from 0800-1700 Monday-Friday with the two other complex spine fellows. This includes answering referrals and performing emergency and urgent operations. It is expected that the spinal fellow will be non-resident on-call for general neurosurgery out of hours and will be free of general neurosurgical on call commitments during the day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the 1:9 general neurosurgical on call as a senior fellow supervising an ST3 trainee out of hours, the Spinal Fellow will share an oncall for complex spine emergencies from 0800-1700 Monday-Friday with the two other complex spine fellows. This includes answering referrals and performing emergency and urgent operations. It is expected that the spinal fellow will be non-resident on-call for general neurosurgery out of hours and will be free of general neurosurgical on call commitments during the day.
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 spine injury
Desirable
- Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level.
- Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training
Essential
- ALS
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Desirable
Academic
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course.
Desirable
- MD / PhD
- Prizes
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
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
- Current GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MRCS
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in neurosurgery
- An interest in the management of spine injury
Desirable
- Experience in neurosurgery at registrar/ST4-7 level.
- Research in neurosciences related subjects
Training
Essential
- ALS
- An interest in clinical audit and research
Desirable
Academic
Essential
- Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course.
Desirable
- MD / PhD
- Prizes
- Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research
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).
