Job summary
The Fellowship will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, which is one of the busiest units in the UK. Typically, there is an annual turnover of over 900 day-cases, 1,500 elective cases and 1,700 emergencies. Outpatient activity typically includes over 5,000 new and 9,000 follow-up patients per year. There are 16 neurosurgical trainees and an in-house fellowship in spinal surgery. However, there are no formal fellowships in cranial neurosurgery.
The neurosurgical oncology service provides 300-400 diagnostic procedures annually. A well-established MDT includes neuro-oncology, neurology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, specialist nurses, speech & language therapists, occupational & physiotherapists, and neuropsychologists. A dedicated neurosurgical oncology clinic has been established as point-of-entry for patients with a wide range of tumour types into specialist care pathways supported by specialist consultant neurosurgeons. Dedicated operating lists are available 3 days per week with additional ad hoc lists as required. Recent investment by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has established state-of-the-art operative facilities with integrated neuro-navigation, advanced intra-operative monitoring coupled with intra-operative ultrasound, fluorescence-guided surgery and 3D microscopy.
Main duties of the job
By the end of the fellowship the trainee will be able to demonstrate:
*Theoretical and practical knowledge related to neurosurgical oncology
*Appropriate technical and operative skills
*Clinical skills and judgement
*Generic professional and leadership skills
*An understanding of the values and responsibilities that underpin neurosurgical oncology
*The specific attributes needed to be a neurosurgical oncologist
*A commitment to their on-going personal and professional development and practice using reflective practice and other educational processes
*An understanding and respect for the multi-professional nature of the care of patients with brain cancer and their role in it
*An understanding of the responsibilities of being an employee in the UK NHS
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Neurosurgery is located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham utilising facilities within the New QEHB Building and the Short Stay Unit (SSU) within the Heritage Building.
*36 beds on ward 407, 36 beds on ward 409 and 8 beds on ward 411
*Access to the equivalent of 35 bed stays per week on (SSU)
*Three elective and on emergency dedicated neurosurgical operating theatres
*Access to 4 beds on the ambulatory care unit
*Access to neurosurgical beds in the hospital's Critical Care Unit
*Full imaging services, including 6 MRI scanning units.
*Full out-patient facilities with electronic patient records
*Full post-graduate training facilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Neurosurgery is located at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham utilising facilities within the New QEHB Building and the Short Stay Unit (SSU) within the Heritage Building.
*36 beds on ward 407, 36 beds on ward 409 and 8 beds on ward 411
*Access to the equivalent of 35 bed stays per week on (SSU)
*Three elective and on emergency dedicated neurosurgical operating theatres
*Access to 4 beds on the ambulatory care unit
*Access to neurosurgical beds in the hospital's Critical Care Unit
*Full imaging services, including 6 MRI scanning units.
*Full out-patient facilities with electronic patient records
*Full post-graduate training facilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Obtained CCT in neurosurgery or be within 6 months of doing so.
- *FRCS (surgical neurology)
- *Full GMC registration with a licence to practice (or application process in progress)
- *Must be in possession of the appropriate professional qualification, FRCS(SN) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- *Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- *A minimum of 3 years at ST level in a substantive post within the UK or equivalent service
- *Competent in all aspects of emergency neurosurgery
- *Evidence of interest in surgical neuro-oncology
- *Training in diagnosis and treatment of Neurosurgical conditions including emergency presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Obtained CCT in neurosurgery or be within 6 months of doing so.
- *FRCS (surgical neurology)
- *Full GMC registration with a licence to practice (or application process in progress)
- *Must be in possession of the appropriate professional qualification, FRCS(SN) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- *Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- *A minimum of 3 years at ST level in a substantive post within the UK or equivalent service
- *Competent in all aspects of emergency neurosurgery
- *Evidence of interest in surgical neuro-oncology
- *Training in diagnosis and treatment of Neurosurgical conditions including emergency presentations.
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).
