Job summary
This post is designed for junior doctors who are interested in neurosurgery and who wish to develop their skills and gain experience of general and spinal neurosurgery in a major centre of excellence.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is part of a group of postgraduate teaching hospitals that provide neurological and neurosurgical services on a local, regional, national and international basis. The Hospital is closely associated with University College London (UCLH) through the Institute of Neurology whose laboratory facilities are situated adjacent to the Hospital in Queen Square.
The hospital and Institute has an extensive teaching programme which all trainees have access to. It is part of UCLH Trust, which also includes University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), The Hospital for Tropical Diseases the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, The Eastman Dental Hospital, The Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital and the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.
Main duties of the job
This post is not recognised for training purposes; however we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. There is a well-established Core Trainee (CT1-3) and Specialist Registrar training program and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated for educational activities to broaden the horizon of the candidate. The post is an ideal stepping-stone for junior doctors to gain further experience in spinal and neurosurgery.
Doctors who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require Tier 2 sponsorship are subject to the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT). Applicants may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's UK Border Agency by e-mail: UKBApublicenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk.
Please note that the vacancy advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Qualifications and Competencies
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- MD and MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: oThat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
Desirable
- MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Clinical: Evidence of experience in general neurosurgery/neurology
- Clinical: Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Clinical: Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Academic: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Academic: Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Desirable
- Clinical: Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- Academic: Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- Academic: Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
- Academic: Evidence of relevant academic publications
- Academic: Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Academic: Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- Academic: Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team-working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
- Evidence of achievement outside medicine
- Evidence of altruistic behaviour eg. voluntary work
Commitment to specialty
Essential
- Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Eligibility, Qualifications and Competencies
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- MD and MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: oThat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
Desirable
- MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Clinical: Evidence of experience in general neurosurgery/neurology
- Clinical: Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Clinical: Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Academic: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Academic: Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
Desirable
- Clinical: Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- Academic: Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- Academic: Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
- Academic: Evidence of relevant academic publications
- Academic: Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Academic: Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- Academic: Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team-working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based
- Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
- Evidence of achievement outside medicine
- Evidence of altruistic behaviour eg. voluntary work
Commitment to specialty
Essential
- Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
