Job summary
We are looking to appoint a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Neurosurgery to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. The post holder should have at least 4 years' worth of neurosurgical experience at a registrar level. This is a service post and is fixed term for 12 months (commencing in August 2025) in the first instance, this may be subject to review.
The post is suited for individuals who wish to further a career in Neuro-vascular subspecialty of Neurosurgery in the United Kingdom or overseas. The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST6+ trainee in Neurosurgery. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work mainly under supervision of the Neuro-vascular Team including Mr Andrew Bacon and Mr Kishor Choudhari. The post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending neuro-vascular clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
- To provide the day to day clinical care of the neurosurgical patients which he/she is assigned.
- To take part on ward rounds - daily business ward rounds and additional Consultant ward rounds.
- To assist at or perform various operations within his/her range of competence.
- To attend outpatient clinics as required.
- To provide out of hours services in rotation with other members of the junior staff.
- To undertake any specific clinical and related responsibilities delegated to him/her by the Consultant Neurosurgeons.
- To teach junior doctors, undergraduate medical students, nursing and other paraclinical staff as appropriate.
- To take part and present cases at joint weekly departmental (Neurosciences, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology) and MDT meetings, at the regular Audit meetings, at the weekly Neurosurgical Trainees Teaching, and on the weekly Grand Round.
- To record relevant clinical details and maintain accurate case notes for patients admitted under the care of his/her firm. To summarise the clinical findings on presentation of all emergency patients admitted when working out of hours (full shift)
- To prepare detailed operation notes on the day surgery is performed with short, relevant pre-operative clinical data.
- To prepare discharge summaries on the day of discharge.
- To deal with outpatient and other correspondence in an appropriate and timely manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
- To provide the day to day clinical care of the neurosurgical patients which he/she is assigned.
- To take part on ward rounds - daily business ward rounds and additional Consultant ward rounds.
- To assist at or perform various operations within his/her range of competence.
- To attend outpatient clinics as required.
- To provide out of hours services in rotation with other members of the junior staff.
- To undertake any specific clinical and related responsibilities delegated to him/her by the Consultant Neurosurgeons.
- To teach junior doctors, undergraduate medical students, nursing and other paraclinical staff as appropriate.
- To take part and present cases at joint weekly departmental (Neurosciences, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology) and MDT meetings, at the regular Audit meetings, at the weekly Neurosurgical Trainees Teaching, and on the weekly Grand Round.
- To record relevant clinical details and maintain accurate case notes for patients admitted under the care of his/her firm. To summarise the clinical findings on presentation of all emergency patients admitted when working out of hours (full shift)
- To prepare detailed operation notes on the day surgery is performed with short, relevant pre-operative clinical data.
- To prepare discharge summaries on the day of discharge.
- To deal with outpatient and other correspondence in an appropriate and timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Have evidence of completion of FRCS (Surgical Neurology) or equivalent overseas qualifications in Neurosurgery
Desirable
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- CCT in Neurosurgery on ST6+ of Neurosurgery training or 4 years equivalent overseas Neurosurgical experience, at a registrar level.
Research
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Management and Administration
Essential
- Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Research
Essential
- Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
Teaching and training
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Experience in working in Multi-Disciplinary Team environment and Awareness of current issues in NHS
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Be able to establish rapport/professional relationship with patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Have evidence of completion of FRCS (Surgical Neurology) or equivalent overseas qualifications in Neurosurgery
Desirable
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical experience
Essential
- CCT in Neurosurgery on ST6+ of Neurosurgery training or 4 years equivalent overseas Neurosurgical experience, at a registrar level.
Research
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Management and Administration
Essential
- Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Research
Essential
- Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
Teaching and training
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Experience in working in Multi-Disciplinary Team environment and Awareness of current issues in NHS
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Be able to establish rapport/professional relationship with patients
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).
