Senior Clinical Fellow Neuro-oncology (ST8/Post CCT or Equivalent)

Barts Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 20 October 2024

Job summary

This fellowship offers the opportunity to train in Neuro-oncology surgery at Barts Health and BHRUT hospitals. The Neuro-oncology Fellow is an integral member of the Neuro-oncology MDT and excellent team working and leadership skills are required.

This role includes a Tier 2 on-call commitment at The Royal London Hospital, and an elective operating schedule at both The Royal London and Queen's Hospitals.

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 Neuro-oncology, including recruitment of patients to clinical trials.

This post is available from August 2025.

Main duties of the job

On call and emergency operating

In addition to the general neurosurgical on call at The Royal London Hospital, as a senior fellow supervising an ST3 trainee out of hours, the Neuro-oncology Fellow will take an active interest in acutely referred oncology cases, coordinating their neurosurgical care.

Neuro-oncology Ward Patients

The Neuro-oncology Fellow will regularly review pre- and post-operative neuro-oncology patients.

Neuro-oncology Clinics

The Neuro-oncology Fellow will regularly attend the weekly multidisciplinary Neuro-oncology Clinic held at St Bartholemew's Hospital.

Neuro-oncology MDT

The fellow will actively participate in the weekly joint BHR/Barts Neuro-oncology MDT, including vetting referrals and supporting the MDT coordinator.

Clinical Governance

The Neuro-oncology Fellow is expected to prepare and present cases at morbidity and mortality meetings and undertake/supervise clinical audit. All surgical morbidities are reviewed in the monthly Neurosurgery M&M meeting.

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.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED01461RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Current GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • BSc
  • FRCS (SN)

Knowledge

Essential

  • CCT or within 12 months of achieving CCT (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Research in neurosciences related subjects

Training Expected

Essential

  • ALS
  • An interest in clinical audit and research

Academic Achievements

Essential

  • Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course.

Desirable

  • MD / PhD
  • Prizes
  • 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

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

Desirable

  • BSc
  • FRCS (SN)

Knowledge

Essential

  • CCT or within 12 months of achieving CCT (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Research in neurosciences related subjects

Training Expected

Essential

  • ALS
  • An interest in clinical audit and research

Academic Achievements

Essential

  • Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course.

Desirable

  • MD / PhD
  • Prizes
  • 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Louise Palmer

l.palmer5@nhs.net

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED01461RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


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