Clinical Fellow, Neurosurgery (ST3+ Level)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex Neurosurgery/Spinal surgery service is looking to appoint 2 highly motivated Clinical fellows at ST 3+ level (Registrar) to commence as soon as possible for one year in the first instance. These posts are most suitable for junior doctors who aspire to become neurosurgeons and are preparing for FRCS neurosurgery exam.

Southeast Neurosurgery/Spinal surgery Unit is the Regional Centre for Neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery and provides a wide range of specialist adult services across the Sussex, Surrey and Kent region.

We sit within the directorate of Neurosciences under the division of Specialist services. There are 32 dedicated neurosurgical ward beds at the RSCH including 10 level 1 beds. In addition, there is access to 8 HDU/ITU beds on Level 7, Louisa Martindale Building. There is a 4 bedded recovery ward within the neurosurgical theatres complex on Level 5

We are fully equipped with 3 dedicated neuro/spinal theatres with intra-operative MRI facilities, brand new Neuro- interventional bi-plane angiography suit, OARM, 3 Neuro-navigation systems, CT scanner and multiple MDT rooms.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will cover both elective and emergency adult neurosurgery and spinal conditions covering Registrar on calls, working on wards, theatres, ICU/HDU and emergency department. Registrar on call rota is 1:10 and you will be working with a highly motivated theatre, nursing, therapy and pharmacy teams. This is an excellent opportunity for the middle grade doctors who aspire to complete neurosurgical training. All our posts are well supported and closely supervised by consultants and the successful post holders will be assigned to an Educational and Clinical supervisor and will have regular career progress supervision. The trust strongly supports teaching and training and the post holders who will be preparing for FRCS Neurosurgery exam will be closely guided and supported.

On Call Commitment: Registrar on call commitment is 1:10.

About us

We provide care for 1.8 million patients, covering a geographical area of approximately 3,800km2. This includes all of Sussex for trauma; Brighton and Hove, Mid and East Sussex for cancer and neurosurgery; and district general acute services for Brighton and Hove, West and Mid Sussex, extending into East Sussex.

The Unit is closely linked with Neurosurgical Units at King's College Hospital and St George's Hospital in London and all three together forms South Thames Neurosurgery National Training rotation.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWRSCHNEUSUR-077

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree- MBBS or equivalent
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oMRCS or equivalent
oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
oATLS

Desirable

oCCriSP
oHigher degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

oA minimum of 1-year neurosurgical experience
oHas experience/exposure of working with UK NHS multidisciplinary patient management

Desirable

oPrevious experience working at Registrar level in Neurosurgery
oAble to perform emergency neurosurgical procedures independently

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree- MBBS or equivalent
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oMRCS or equivalent
oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
oATLS

Desirable

oCCriSP
oHigher degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

oA minimum of 1-year neurosurgical experience
oHas experience/exposure of working with UK NHS multidisciplinary patient management

Desirable

oPrevious experience working at Registrar level in Neurosurgery
oAble to perform emergency neurosurgical procedures independently

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written

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

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