Job summary
King's Health Partners is a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.
This unique combination brings together one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts
We are looking for highly motivated doctors to work in the Neurosurgical Department, King's College Hospital.
King's is one of the largest Neuroscience centres in the UK with a national and international reputation for excellence. The successful applicants will form part of the team delivering care to acutely unwell neurosurgical patients.
Applicants are expected to participate fully in the departmental teaching program and junior doctors in this department have an excellent record of subsequent advancement to specialty training. These posts are not however recognised at present for training. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery for previous post-holders and provides unique experience.
The clinical duties of the post will be the day to day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation, liaison with senior colleagues and operating time. You will be rostered to attend neurosurgical operating theatres and teaching clinics on a regular basis.
Commencement in post - June 2022.
Main duties of the job
For the purposes of this job description this clinical fellowship is intended to allow an experienced neurosurgical trainee to obtain experience over one year in the sub-speciality of neurovascular surgery. This post will provide experience sufficient to allow a successful fellow to offer themselves for appointment to a consultant position involving a substantial commitment to this specialist area of neurosurgery.
This neurovascular fellowship was the first to achieve national accreditation as part of the Royal College of Surgeons National Surgical Fellowship Scheme. As such the fellow is under rigorous educational and clinical review and is required to give feedback at the end of his/her placement.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellows duties will comprise assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data. A timetable for these activities is set out below, as is a list of possible review and research topics. In addition, the Fellow will be given an opportunity to take part in the general neurosurgical activities, and will contribute to the SpR duty rota on an equal basis with other SpRs. The duties of the regular SpRs are set out below for information.
The post holder will be required to be non- resident second on call (1 in 6).
It is expected that he/she will be taking an active role in identifying neurovascular patients and supporting the neurovascular surgeons in the management of these patients.
The Fellow will supervise the management of patients on the ward, assisting with operations in the theatre or operate within their experience
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellows duties will comprise assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data. A timetable for these activities is set out below, as is a list of possible review and research topics. In addition, the Fellow will be given an opportunity to take part in the general neurosurgical activities, and will contribute to the SpR duty rota on an equal basis with other SpRs. The duties of the regular SpRs are set out below for information.
The post holder will be required to be non- resident second on call (1 in 6).
It is expected that he/she will be taking an active role in identifying neurovascular patients and supporting the neurovascular surgeons in the management of these patients.
The Fellow will supervise the management of patients on the ward, assisting with operations in the theatre or operate within their experience
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (SN) or equivalent
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Eligible for CCT in Neurological Surgery
- Meeting JCHST requirements for certification in neurosurgery or equivalent.
Desirable
- Exposure to Neuorlogical surgery..
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge, experience and competence in elective and emergency neurosurgery
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise one's self & own work
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project/ research
- Experience of and ability to work in multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Previous publications/ presentations
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (SN) or equivalent
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Eligible for CCT in Neurological Surgery
- Meeting JCHST requirements for certification in neurosurgery or equivalent.
Desirable
- Exposure to Neuorlogical surgery..
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge, experience and competence in elective and emergency neurosurgery
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise one's self & own work
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project/ research
- Experience of and ability to work in multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Previous publications/ 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).
