Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably trained Neurosurgical Specialist Registrars who are interested in further specialist training in Complex Spinal Surgery, based at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, Department of Neurosurgery, London.The Unit provides a multidisciplinary approach to the clinical problems presented by complex spinal disorders. The appointee would work as a Clinical Fellow (ST7 or Post CCT equivalent) with the Complex Spine Unit.
The post-holder would have the opportunity to work within a, busy spinal unit, with an interesting case-mix and a high-proportion of cases including Complex Spine reconstructive surgery, primary and metastatic spinal tumours, complex degenerative conditions, surgeries involving the cranio-cervical junction and minimally invasive spine surgery.This post has become available at short notice due to promotion of the existing complex spinal fellows to Consultant position.The successful applicant will be expected to start immediately, if possible.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities of this post will include flexible coverage of Complex spinal surgery consultant firms, 3-4 out-patient clinics every week, operating theatres, pre-and post-operative management of spinal patients.There will be allocated time to operating theatres 1-2 days per week. The appointee will have the opportunity to be involved in research projects during the attachment.Successful applicant will also have access to the Queen square simulation centre resources and the opportunity to attend the Queen square Complex spine cadaver course.Applicants should have completed general professional training, hold GMC registration, and have completed neurosurgical or orthopaedic training and/or in the process of completing training. Excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of consideration for patients and a commitment to clinical care are required.
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:
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.
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.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Completed general medical training
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Spinal Neurosurgery (at least 6 years at registrar/resident level)
- Evidence of some competences in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including logbook documentation if applicable
Desirable
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Academic Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives and also knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- 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
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
- Evidence of participation in a teaching course
Skills/Understanding
Essential
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good computing skills (database, statistics)
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
- Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
Desirable
- Ability to provide clinical supervision
- Ability to administer a teaching programme
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
- Understanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
- High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Completed general medical training
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Spinal Neurosurgery (at least 6 years at registrar/resident level)
- Evidence of some competences in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including logbook documentation if applicable
Desirable
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Academic Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives and also knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- 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
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
- Evidence of participation in a teaching course
Skills/Understanding
Essential
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good computing skills (database, statistics)
- Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
- Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
Desirable
- Ability to provide clinical supervision
- Ability to administer a teaching programme
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
- Understanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential
- Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
- High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
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, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
