Job summary
We
are looking for an individual to fill this replacement post within the Neurosurgery
Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
This is a 10 PA substantive appointment for a
Consultant Neurosurgeon, with a special interest in Neurooncology and
competency in general neurosurgery.
This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the
neurosurgery team: Mr K Deniz, Mr R Corns, Mr I Anderson, Mr A Sheikh, Mr R
Mathew, Mr N Phillips, Mr A Tyagi, Mr J Goodden, Mr P Chumas, Mr G Sivakumar,
Mr C Derham, Mr D Pal, Mr S Selvanathan, Mr P Sinha, Mr C Kellett. The post will be based at Leeds General
Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should hold accreditation
in FRCS (SN) and should be on the Specialist Register or be within six months
of being admitted to the Register for trainees, if currently in a training
programme within the UK. In accordance
with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors
must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Neurooncological
Surgery and a recognised Fellowship in Neurooncology is desirable. Excellent
communication and team-working skills, a strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and a research interest are desirable. Participation in service
development is essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10 minute presentation on:
Neurosurgery Challenges
and Opportunities
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by
being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously
improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post is to support the neuro-oncology and high-grade glioma service within
Leeds Centre for Neurosciences. The surgical team consists of 4 consultants,
this post is a direct replacement for one of these consultants. The postholder
will be expected to:
1.
Deliver fully integrated patient care at every stage
2.
Provide the highest quality patient experience
3.
Deliver excellent clinical outcomes
4.
Demonstrate development and use of leading-edge science, research, and
technology
5.
Value, support and develop all of our staff
6.
Support the Leeds Neurosurgery Service to become the centre of choice for
research and training
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post is to support the neuro-oncology and high-grade glioma service within
Leeds Centre for Neurosciences. The surgical team consists of 4 consultants,
this post is a direct replacement for one of these consultants. The postholder
will be expected to:
1.
Deliver fully integrated patient care at every stage
2.
Provide the highest quality patient experience
3.
Deliver excellent clinical outcomes
4.
Demonstrate development and use of leading-edge science, research, and
technology
5.
Value, support and develop all of our staff
6.
Support the Leeds Neurosurgery Service to become the centre of choice for
research and training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of general Neurosurgery.
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in Neuro-oncology.
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Hydrocephalus and/or Neuro-oncology
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neurosurgery or be within 6 months of CCT.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- FRCS (Neuro. Surg.) or equivalent qualification.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - GMC NUMBER MUST BE QUOTED ON APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- oCESR or
- oEuropean Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Neuro-oncological surgical qualification.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of general Neurosurgery.
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in Neuro-oncology.
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Hydrocephalus and/or Neuro-oncology
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neurosurgery or be within 6 months of CCT.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Audit, Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- FRCS (Neuro. Surg.) or equivalent qualification.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - GMC NUMBER MUST BE QUOTED ON APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- oCESR or
- oEuropean Community Rights
- An appropriate higher Neuro-oncological surgical qualification.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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).
