Job summary
The Trust Doctor (SpR Equivalent) has the responsibility for the management of common acute and elective neurosurgical conditions. The post holder will share a rota to carry the on-call bleep and take online as well as telephone queries regarding patients from surrounding District General Hospitals. The post holder will be expected to attend Theatre either as the primary or assistant surgeon, and to attend regular M&M and MDT meetings, undertake audits, attend OP clinics and participate in teaching / supervising the junior neurosurgical medics.
The duties are performed at both Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospital.
The Trust Doctor will be expected to partake in teaching sessions with preparation of case presentations as dictated by the teaching rota.
Main duties of the job
DIVISION OF MEDICINENEUROSURGERY - Charing Cross hospital
The Neurosurgery Department at Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to recruit ST3+ doctors.
This very busy clinical Directorate provides specialist management for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, stroke, and brain & spine injuries. We offer comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical services for our local population and surrounding District Hospitals.
Duties include attending clinics, attending regular neurosurgical theatre, looking after pre-and post op patients in collaboration with the other SpRs from other specialities, data collection for department and clinical trials.
We offer a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the individual and the service. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neurosurgery department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to recruit Trust grade doctors at ST3-4+ or equivalent level for both the Major Trauma Centre (St Marys Hospital) and Charing Cross Hospital. These roles will be for 12 months initially.
This clinical directorate provides specialist management for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, stroke, and brain and spine injuries and major trauma.
Duties will include acute tasks, attending clinics, regular neurosurgical theatre, peri-operative care of patients in collaboration with SpRs from other specialities as well as data collection for department and clinical trials.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the Unit, please contact Mr Kevin Tsang, Consultant Neurosurgeon on kevin.tsang@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neurosurgery department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to recruit Trust grade doctors at ST3-4+ or equivalent level for both the Major Trauma Centre (St Marys Hospital) and Charing Cross Hospital. These roles will be for 12 months initially.
This clinical directorate provides specialist management for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, stroke, and brain and spine injuries and major trauma.
Duties will include acute tasks, attending clinics, regular neurosurgical theatre, peri-operative care of patients in collaboration with SpRs from other specialities as well as data collection for department and clinical trials.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the Unit, please contact Mr Kevin Tsang, Consultant Neurosurgeon on kevin.tsang@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Full GMC Registration with licence
- Operative experience in Neurosurgery
- MRCS
Desirable
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment level at HHNT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Teaching, Training & Auditing
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of auditing surgical results
Relevant experience in specialty/ sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Full GMC Registration with licence
- Operative experience in Neurosurgery
- MRCS
Desirable
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment level at HHNT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Teaching, Training & Auditing
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of auditing surgical results
Relevant experience in specialty/ sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
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).
