Job summary
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 a sub-specialist interest within neurosurgery. This is a Royal College of Surgeons approved fellowship. This post will provide experience sufficient to allow a successful fellow to offer himself/herself for appointment to a consultant position involving a substantial commitment to this specialist area of neurosurgery. To achieve this the trainee will be given experience in the following broad areas.
Main duties of the job
1 The assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with brain and CNS tumours, including experience of the operative techniques involved in treating these patients such as stereotaxy, image guidance, awake craniotomies, intra-operative neuro-monitoring and radiosurgery.
2 The opportunity to conduct research into neuro-oncology and publish research papers in peer reviewed journals.
3 The participation in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of neurosurgeons, oncologists, neuroradiologists, neurologists, neuropathologists, psychologists, palliative care physicians, allied health professional and specialist nurses.
4 The fellow is expected to spend designated time in the specialist neuro-pathology laboratory to observe and learn molecular aspects of neuro-oncology.
5 The fellow is expected to spend designated time with the oncologists to learn the non surgical management of patients with CNS tumour.
6 The fellow will be expected to assist and in time perform (depending on his/her level of experience) the majority of the oncology neurosurgical cases.
7 The fellow will also be expected to attend one or two national/ international meetings each year and present abstracts
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is 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.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oEligible for registration with the GMC
- oMB BS (or equivalent)
- oFRCS (Neurosurgery)
Desirable
- oPhD, MD (original research)
- oCCT
Previous experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience in general neurosurgery
- oAt least close to completion of CCT
- oExperience in trauma neurosurgery
Desirable
- oExposure to neuro-oncology
- oCommitment to a career in neuro-oncological neurosurgery
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience in elective and emergency neurosurgery
- oAbility to prioritise clinical need
- oAbility to organise oneself & own work
- oEvidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project/ research
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oPrevious publications/ presentations
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oEligible for registration with the GMC
- oMB BS (or equivalent)
- oFRCS (Neurosurgery)
Desirable
- oPhD, MD (original research)
- oCCT
Previous experience
Essential
- oSubstantial experience in general neurosurgery
- oAt least close to completion of CCT
- oExperience in trauma neurosurgery
Desirable
- oExposure to neuro-oncology
- oCommitment to a career in neuro-oncological neurosurgery
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience in elective and emergency neurosurgery
- oAbility to prioritise clinical need
- oAbility to organise oneself & own work
- oEvidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project/ research
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oPrevious 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).
