Junior Clinical Fellow - Neurosurgery

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This post is an appointment for 12 months as a Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible to the Consultant Neurosurgeons and Clinical Fellows in the team to provide the daily clinical care to the patients on the neurosurgical ward. This will include;

The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical ward patients including clerking them in for admission - elective and emergency
To work as part of a multidisciplinary Team.
Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as per Rota
Responsibility to manage the inpatients as part of the multidisciplinary team, including accurate and timely entry of the patient record and the review of clinical results and implementation of any subsequent treatment plans.
Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience.
Taking part in pre admission clinics, rapid review clinics as per Rota
Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.
Contribution to Clinical Governance activities in the Department such as audit.
Participation in improvement initiatives in the Department e.g. implementation of National Guidance.

The out of hours rota is undertaken by the Senior Clinical Fellows which means the post holder will not contribute to an on call middle grade rota.

About us

The Neurosurgery department provides surgical treatment for children and young people with brain and spine disorders up to the age of 19, and above if required. Our team performs over 600 surgeries each year and sees almost 4,000 outpatients, treating children across the UK and beyond.

Our team runs outpatient clinics at Alder Hey and the following other trusts;

University Hospital of North Midlands
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children
The Walton Centre
Liverpool Women's Hospital

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 to £55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-SUR-23-5867382

Job locations

Alder Hey Childrens Hospital

East Prescot Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible to the Consultant Neurosurgeons and Clinical Fellows in the team to provide the daily clinical care to the patients on the neurosurgical ward. This will include;

The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical ward patients including clerking them in for admission - elective and emergency
To work as part of a multidisciplinary Team.
Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as per Rota
Responsibility to manage the inpatients as part of the multidisciplinary team, including accurate and timely entry of the patient record and the review of clinical results and implementation of any subsequent treatment plans.
Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience.
Taking part in pre admission clinics, rapid review clinics as per Rota
Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.
Contribution to Clinical Governance activities in the Department such as audit.
Participation in improvement initiatives in the Department e.g. implementation of National Guidance.

The out of hours rota is undertaken by the Senior Clinical Fellows which means the post holder will not contribute to an on call middle grade rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible to the Consultant Neurosurgeons and Clinical Fellows in the team to provide the daily clinical care to the patients on the neurosurgical ward. This will include;

The examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical ward patients including clerking them in for admission - elective and emergency
To work as part of a multidisciplinary Team.
Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as per Rota
Responsibility to manage the inpatients as part of the multidisciplinary team, including accurate and timely entry of the patient record and the review of clinical results and implementation of any subsequent treatment plans.
Advice and clinical consultation to other inpatient services consistent with level of training and experience.
Taking part in pre admission clinics, rapid review clinics as per Rota
Liaison with senior colleagues to ensure the provision of effective paediatric clinical services.
Contribution to Clinical Governance activities in the Department such as audit.
Participation in improvement initiatives in the Department e.g. implementation of National Guidance.

The out of hours rota is undertaken by the Senior Clinical Fellows which means the post holder will not contribute to an on call middle grade rota.

Person Specification

Demonstrable experience at ST1/3

Essential

Full registration and licence to practice

Person Specification

Demonstrable experience at ST1/3

Essential

Full registration and licence to 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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