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Senior Clinical Fellow Neurosurgery

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust wishes to appoint neurosurgery registrars. The post holders will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the neurosurgery service and will join an existing team of 10 Specialist Registrars, 4 Senior Clinical Fellows and 2 Academic Registrars at St George's Hospital and will share 1:16 on-call duties equally based on an EWTD compliant rota banded at 1B (40%).

These posts are not recognized for training however, they do offer high quality experience and provide an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain valuable experience in a renowned neurosurgical unit. We work very hard to deliver high quality training.

Main duties of the job

SpR Neurosurgery

  • 3 Full time position with attachment to a Consultant Neurosurgeon
  • Expected to attend out-patient clinics and operating sessions accordingly
  • Working within a team of 10-11 clinical and 2-3 academic registrars and 3-4 fellows
  • Cross- cover of colleague's absence is required
  • Perform on-call duties including operating out-of-hours at a level appropriate of a StR
  • cover the Neurosurgery Unit beds including assessment of all admission on the ward and where necessary in A & E.
  • attend the daily pre-assessment clinic
  • cover paediatric patients under the care of the Neurosurgical team on the paediatric ward
  • attend daily Neurosurgical team teaching
  • teach medical students and other staff on the unit.

- Expected to comply with Trust clinical targets for example: completion of discharge summaries in the appropriate time, turn-around of clinic letters, etc.

- There may be opportunity to work as a functional neurosurgery fellow for a suitably qualified candidate.

- SpR's are resident on call. The main rota is a 1 in 16 full shift system. Prospective cover and band 1B applies.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

It is a national centre of excellence for specialist services such as neurology, cardiology and cancer care.The Trust is also a major provider of trauma and emergency services, children's services, maternity care, care for the elderly, vascular and renal services.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,370 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-SNCT-712839-6605711-JT

Job locations

St Georges NHS Trust

Blackshaw Road

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application

Eligibility

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including:

o Good clinical care

o Maintaining good medical practice

o Good relationships and communication with patients

o Good working relationships with colleagues

o Good teaching and training

o Professional behaviour and probity

o Delivery of good acute clinical care

Evidence of achievement of ST3 competencies

Eligibility to work in the UK

Fitness To Practise

Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Language Skills

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:

o a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or

o b) have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6

If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Health

Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Career

Progression

Ability to provide a complete employment history

Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training

At least 24 months experience in neurosurgical-related training at ST/SHO level (not including Foundation modules)

At least 6 months experience in neurosurgery at StR level

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application

Eligibility

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including:

o Good clinical care

o Maintaining good medical practice

o Good relationships and communication with patients

o Good working relationships with colleagues

o Good teaching and training

o Professional behaviour and probity

o Delivery of good acute clinical care

Evidence of achievement of ST3 competencies

Eligibility to work in the UK

Fitness To Practise

Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Language Skills

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:

o a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or

o b) have the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6

If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Health

Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Career

Progression

Ability to provide a complete employment history

Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training

At least 24 months experience in neurosurgical-related training at ST/SHO level (not including Foundation modules)

At least 6 months experience in neurosurgery at StR level

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice

Desirable

  • experience
  • credits

personal

Essential

  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Desirable

  • oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills oTeam worker and able to work independently using initiative

Education

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application

Career Progression

Essential

  • Ability to provide a complete employment history
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
  • At least 24 months' experience in neurosurgical-related training at ST/SHO level (not including Foundation modules)
  • At least 6 months' experience in neurosurgery at SpR level
Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice

Desirable

  • experience
  • credits

personal

Essential

  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Desirable

  • oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills oTeam worker and able to work independently using initiative

Education

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application

Career Progression

Essential

  • Ability to provide a complete employment history
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
  • At least 24 months' experience in neurosurgical-related training at ST/SHO level (not including Foundation modules)
  • At least 6 months' experience in neurosurgery at SpR level

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges NHS Trust

Blackshaw Road

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges NHS Trust

Blackshaw Road

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Neurosurgeon

Mr Navneet Singh

Navneet.Singh@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,370 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-SNCT-712839-6605711-JT

Job locations

St Georges NHS Trust

Blackshaw Road

SW17 0QT


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