Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the country's largest teaching hospitals. It provides services to its local catchment population of 500,000 people and its growing tertiary services are provided to a population of three million across the southern counties of England including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands
The Wessex Neurological Centre is the regional Centre for Neurosurgery, Complex Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology serving a population of approx. 3.5 million. We provide a wide range of specialist adult and paediatric services housed in both the Wessex Neurosciences Centre UHS and in OP departments across our catchment area.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
This is a full-time post as a consultant neurosurgeon with a specialist interest in neuro-oncology. The department has separate rotas for spinal surgery, adult cranial neurosurgery and paediatric neurosurgery. This post is an adult cranial job working alongside the 2 other neuro-oncology surgeons, Mr Grundy and Mr Durnford as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team delivering all neuro-oncology surgery for the region. There is also a 1:8 commitment to general adult cranial on-call. See the job description for more details
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will be sub-specialty fellowship trained in neuro-oncology surgery in a nationally approved fellowship. This role will develop research, clinical trials and education in neuro-oncology surgery and the successful applicant will be expected to be qualified and experienced in delivering on this entire portfolio. Further details are available in the person specification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 18 September 2023
Job Reference: - This vacancy closes on or before: 08 September 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
This is a full-time post as a consultant neurosurgeon with a specialist interest in neuro-oncology. The department has separate rotas for spinal surgery, adult cranial neurosurgery and paediatric neurosurgery. This post is an adult cranial job working alongside the 2 other neuro-oncology surgeons, Mr Grundy and Mr Durnford as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team delivering all neuro-oncology surgery for the region. There is also a 1:8 commitment to general adult cranial on-call. See the job description for more details
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will be sub-specialty fellowship trained in neuro-oncology surgery in a nationally approved fellowship. This role will develop research, clinical trials and education in neuro-oncology surgery and the successful applicant will be expected to be qualified and experienced in delivering on this entire portfolio. Further details are available in the person specification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 18 September 2023
Job Reference: - This vacancy closes on or before: 08 September 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC's specialist register with CCST or CCT in Neurosurgery
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCS(Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- Research MD/PhD (awarded or will be complete before appointment)
- Post-graduate qualification in medical education
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- Recognised training course in use of 5-ALA for fluorescence guided resection of HGG
- High level of experience in complex glioma surgery including awake craniotomy
- Experience of surgery for metastatic disease, meningiomas, intra-ventricular tumours
Desirable
- White matter dissection course and/or DTI and tractography training
- RCS(England) approved fellowship
- Post-CCT Fellowship in neuro-oncology surgery (open and endoscopic)
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Desirable
- Leadership training course
- Formal training in Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
Research and Audit
Essential
- Previous experience of research with publications and managing clinical trials
- In date GCP training certificate
- Experience of participation in regular QI projects
Desirable
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors
- Formal qualification in teaching and training
Desirable
- Has organised teaching and training courses or workshops
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC's specialist register with CCST or CCT in Neurosurgery
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCS(Neurosurgery) or equivalent
- Research MD/PhD (awarded or will be complete before appointment)
- Post-graduate qualification in medical education
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general emergency neurosurgery
- Recognised training course in use of 5-ALA for fluorescence guided resection of HGG
- High level of experience in complex glioma surgery including awake craniotomy
- Experience of surgery for metastatic disease, meningiomas, intra-ventricular tumours
Desirable
- White matter dissection course and/or DTI and tractography training
- RCS(England) approved fellowship
- Post-CCT Fellowship in neuro-oncology surgery (open and endoscopic)
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Desirable
- Leadership training course
- Formal training in Shared Decision Making
- Attendance at communication skills course
Research and Audit
Essential
- Previous experience of research with publications and managing clinical trials
- In date GCP training certificate
- Experience of participation in regular QI projects
Desirable
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors
- Formal qualification in teaching and training
Desirable
- Has organised teaching and training courses or workshops
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
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).
