Job summary
Interview Date is 13th June 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Junior Clinical Fellow within the Neurosurgical department at UHCW. This will be an ST1/2 equivalent position.
This is a ward based medical Junior Clinical Fellow position and successful candidates will be exposed to the medical management of neurosurgical patients across our 46 bedded Neurosurgery unit including our Neurosurgical Enhanced Care Unit (NECU). Candidates are not required to have in-depth knowledge and experience of neurosurgery and will be provided with teaching and training throughout their role on the management of neurosurgical conditions.
Although this is not a training post, successful candidates will be given an Educational Supervisor and be expected to attend training sessions and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
This position is available for immediate start, and successful candidates will work in a 1/10 on-call Rota, including night shifts, long days and weekends. There will also be an aspect of on-call cross cover with the neighboring Neurology team.
This would be a perfect opportunity to learn more about clinical neurosurgery and obtain F1 and F2 competencies ready to apply for training posts, or to simply learn important practical clinical skills in preparation for higher exams.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications .
Main duties of the job
- Seeing acutely unwell patients
- Reviewing/ clerking neurosurgical patients
- Daily review of neurosurgery in-patients in conjunction with/ under the supervision of the consultant and SpR, including those out-lying on other wards
- Cannulating patients, and performing ward-based procedures such as Lumbar Punctures
- Ordering investigations and tests (and chasing these to ensure they are performed in a timely manner)
- Acknowledging and acting upon blood results in timely manner
- Preparing e-discharges and TTOs for patients
- Prescribing and reviewing medications
- Attending regular governance meetings such as QIPS and M&M and participate in quality improvement projects such as clinical audits. Expected attendance is 40 - 60%.
- To participate in the 1 in 10 on call rota for Neurosurgery.
- To maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records and adherence to Trust/national documentation standard.
- To communicate clearly with patients and relatives on aspects relating to their condition and treatment plans
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities.
- To see emergency admissions under the guidance of senior staff and ensure that proper notes are made, investigations instituted and treatment carried out under supervision.
- Take responsibility for improving and complying with practices including patient safety and infection control standards.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this post.
- Seeing acutely unwell patients
- Reviewing/ clerking neurosurgical patients
- Daily review of neurosurgery in-patients in conjunction with/ under the supervision of the consultant and SpR, including those out-lying on other wards
- Cannulating patients, and performing ward-based procedures such as Lumbar Punctures
- Ordering investigations and tests (and chasing these to ensure they are performed in a timely manner)
- Acknowledging and acting upon blood results in timely manner
- Preparing e-discharges and TTOs for patients
- Prescribing and reviewing medications
- Attending regular governance meetings such as QIPS and M&M and participate in quality improvement projects such as clinical audits. Expected attendance is 40 60%.
- To participate in the 1 in 10 on call rota for Neurosurgery.
- To maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records and adherence to Trust/national documentation standard.
- To communicate clearly with patients and relatives on aspects relating to their condition and treatment plans
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities.
- To see emergency admissions under the guidance of senior staff and ensure that proper notes are made, investigations instituted and treatment carried out under supervision.
- Take responsibility for improving and complying with practices including patient safety and infection control standards.
- Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date at 100% and comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures
- Participate in the academic and educational programme of the department
- Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults is your responsibility. Familiarisation with and adherence to UHCW Safeguarding policies and Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Board procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is the participation in related mandatory training.
- Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision.
- Expected to attend daily consultant ward rounds; present cases and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients.
- Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection and attend clinical governance / audit meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this post.
- Seeing acutely unwell patients
- Reviewing/ clerking neurosurgical patients
- Daily review of neurosurgery in-patients in conjunction with/ under the supervision of the consultant and SpR, including those out-lying on other wards
- Cannulating patients, and performing ward-based procedures such as Lumbar Punctures
- Ordering investigations and tests (and chasing these to ensure they are performed in a timely manner)
- Acknowledging and acting upon blood results in timely manner
- Preparing e-discharges and TTOs for patients
- Prescribing and reviewing medications
- Attending regular governance meetings such as QIPS and M&M and participate in quality improvement projects such as clinical audits. Expected attendance is 40 60%.
- To participate in the 1 in 10 on call rota for Neurosurgery.
- To maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records and adherence to Trust/national documentation standard.
- To communicate clearly with patients and relatives on aspects relating to their condition and treatment plans
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities.
- To see emergency admissions under the guidance of senior staff and ensure that proper notes are made, investigations instituted and treatment carried out under supervision.
- Take responsibility for improving and complying with practices including patient safety and infection control standards.
- Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date at 100% and comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures
- Participate in the academic and educational programme of the department
- Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults is your responsibility. Familiarisation with and adherence to UHCW Safeguarding policies and Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Board procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is the participation in related mandatory training.
- Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision.
- Expected to attend daily consultant ward rounds; present cases and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients.
- Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection and attend clinical governance / audit meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/ Education
Essential
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/ Education
Essential
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
