Job summary
Applications are invited for the 1 year post of Skull Base Fellow at Salford Royal Hospital commencing in August 2024
The Neurosurgical Unit in the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN) at Salford Royal Hospital has one of the largest and busiest skull base teams in the country.
You would join this team with direct responsibility to the four skull base neurosurgical consultants, working in conjunction with the rest of the neurosurgical team. Other subspecialties that are represented within the unit include complex spine, functional, oncology and vascular neurosurgery, giving you experience in a busy, well-established and highly-performing unit.
It is a microsurgical fellowship, predominantly focusing on lateral skull base pathology, although we do undertake the full range of skull base approaches. The fellowship does not include any work with our endoscopic skull base colleagues, who run a stand-alone pituitary surgical fellowship.
Primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital with possibility of some activity at other sites.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in audit and research, with a view to publication and presentation at national and international meetings. The fellow will be automatically enrolled in the Manchester Skull Base Dissection Course, as well as potentially having the opportunity to attend national and international courses to further his/her experience.
The post is suitable for senior neurosurgical trainees or junior consultants with a clear and demonstrable interest in skull base surgery, and genuine prospects of being able to take up a consultant (or equivalent for international applicants) post with a skull base subspecialty practice following the fellowship. The post is paid at the equivalent of registrar grade. There will be some involvement in general neurosurgery, and a 1:10 on call as the second on call registrar (resident full shift rota), with a junior registrar as first on call.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
Desirable
- FRCS (Neuro surg) or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Neurosurgery Registrar
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable interest in skull base surgery
Skills and Attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
Desirable
- FRCS (Neuro surg) or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Neurosurgery Registrar
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrable interest in skull base surgery
Skills and Attributes
Essential
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).