Job summary
The Royal College of Surgeons, in collaboration with the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, has previously granted approval for a 12 month fellowship in neuro-oncological surgery at UHS as part of the National Senior Surgical Fellowship Scheme. The fellowship is designed to provide post-CCT neurosurgical trainees with an opportunity to develop the comprehensive knowledge and skills in neuro-oncology required for appointment as a specialist neuro-oncological surgical consultant.
WNC provides neurosurgical services to a population of 3 million in central southern England and the Channel Islands. Neurosurgical services are organised around sub-specialty interests in line with national guidelines with 2 neurosurgeons designated as specialist neuro-oncological surgeons in accordance with NICE IOG for brain and CNS tumours. All adult neurosurgery for non-skull base cranial tumours is carried out by these surgeons.
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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.
Study leave will be granted to allow attendance at courses pertinent to neuro-oncology and local courses are available for enhancing leadership, teaching and interview skills in preparation for consultant appointment. Audit and research activities in the department will be encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The post is offered as full-time with no on call under the co-supervision of Mr Paul Grundy and Mr Andrew Durnford. You will be actively involved in the weekly combined neuro-oncology clinic and MDT meeting and attend regular operating sessions and academic meetings. You will gain experience in all aspects of surgery for primary and secondary intrinsic tumours, including day-case surgery, high-volumes of awake neurosurgery, insular gliomas, intraventricular tumours and meningiomas. Additionally, there will be opportunities to be involved in combined procedures with plastic surgery involving extensive reconstruction following tumour resection, using transposition and microvascular flaps. During this year you will be often working at consultant level, managing an oncology waiting list, running lists and clinics independently as well as under supervision. This will help a transition from trainee to fully independent consultant practice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already
have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 04 October 2023.
Job Reference: MT1035 - This vacancy closes on or before: 27 September 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
For further information about this position please contact Mr Paul Grundy, via paul.grundy@uhs.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The post is offered as full-time with no on call under the co-supervision of Mr Paul Grundy and Mr Andrew Durnford. You will be actively involved in the weekly combined neuro-oncology clinic and MDT meeting and attend regular operating sessions and academic meetings. You will gain experience in all aspects of surgery for primary and secondary intrinsic tumours, including day-case surgery, high-volumes of awake neurosurgery, insular gliomas, intraventricular tumours and meningiomas. Additionally, there will be opportunities to be involved in combined procedures with plastic surgery involving extensive reconstruction following tumour resection, using transposition and microvascular flaps. During this year you will be often working at consultant level, managing an oncology waiting list, running lists and clinics independently as well as under supervision. This will help a transition from trainee to fully independent consultant practice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already
have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 04 October 2023.
Job Reference: MT1035 - This vacancy closes on or before: 27 September 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
For further information about this position please contact Mr Paul Grundy, via paul.grundy@uhs.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS(Neurosurgery) or equivalent
Desirable
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Special Requirements of the post
Essential
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- CCT - on GMC specialist register in neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology surgery
- Multi-disciplinary working
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Research studies/trials experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Special Requirements of the post
Essential
- Publishing experience in neurosurgery
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Working Together
- Patients First
- Always Improving
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
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- 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
- FRCS(Neurosurgery) or equivalent
Desirable
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Special Requirements of the post
Essential
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- CCT - on GMC specialist register in neurosurgery
- Neuro-oncology surgery
- Multi-disciplinary working
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Research studies/trials experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Special Requirements of the post
Essential
- Publishing experience in neurosurgery
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Working Together
- Patients First
- Always Improving
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
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- 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).
