Job summary
Our South-East Neurosurgery/Spinal surgery unit consist of 9 Neurosurgical and 4 spinal consultants (with orthopaedic and/or neurosurgical training). By accepting this job, you would be expected to integrate into a team of 9 registrars, 6 SHO level doctors, 2 Foundation year 1 doctors and 2 Advance Clinical Practitioners (ACP). There are 2 dedicated neurosurgical wards at the RSCH. In addition, there are a number of beds on critical care. The department is based in the new Louisa Martindale Building (3Ts) providing state of the art facilities including 3 dedicated neuro/spinal theatres with intra-operative MRI facilities, a brand new Neurointerventional angiography suite, O-arm, 3 Neuro-navigation systems, CT/MRI facilities near neuro-theatres and multiple MDT rooms.
You would have opportunities to perform and assist in a variety of neurosurgical and spinal surgical procedures with appropriate supervision and mentorship. There will be opportunities to develop your portfolio with governance activities (audits, quality improvement projects), teaching and research. The role involves a 1 in 10 oncall including long days and night shifts whereby you will be dealing with acute referrals and surgical emergencies from the wider Sussex and Kent areas. Additional opportunities to attend subspecialty clinics/MDTs and local teaching will also be provided to the successful candidate.
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, outpatient clinics and the emergency department. The 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 of 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 are deemed to be at the level of taking the FRCS Neurosurgery exam will be closely guided and supported.
On Call Commitment: 1:10 including night working
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
Registrar on-call duties- dealing with acute referrals to the department, and escalating as appropriate.
Review of patients in our emergency department/surgical assessment unit, and formulation of appropriate management plans with appropriate consultant supervision.
Weekly attendance to neurosurgical theatres, assisting and performing both cranial and spinal procedures according to level of competence, with appropriate consultant supervision
Attendance at weekly departmental teaching
Participation in clinical governance, including departmental/national audits, and quality improvement projects
Attendance to outpatient departments and review of patients in clinic
Training and supervision of junior colleagues
Participation in the morning multidisciplinary board round, and communicating/liaising with allied healthcare professionals to ensure the highest levels of patient safety and care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
Registrar on-call duties- dealing with acute referrals to the department, and escalating as appropriate.
Review of patients in our emergency department/surgical assessment unit, and formulation of appropriate management plans with appropriate consultant supervision.
Weekly attendance to neurosurgical theatres, assisting and performing both cranial and spinal procedures according to level of competence, with appropriate consultant supervision
Attendance at weekly departmental teaching
Participation in clinical governance, including departmental/national audits, and quality improvement projects
Attendance to outpatient departments and review of patients in clinic
Training and supervision of junior colleagues
Participation in the morning multidisciplinary board round, and communicating/liaising with allied healthcare professionals to ensure the highest levels of patient safety and care.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCS (or equivalent) and previous neurosurgical experience to ST4+ level experience
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc MSc, MS
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Neurosurgical experience
- Able to independently perform lumbar punctures, insertion of external ventricular drains and ICP monitors.
Desirable
- Experience in relevant specialties
- Detailed surgical logbook detailing experience in a range of neurosurgical procedures
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCS (or equivalent) and previous neurosurgical experience to ST4+ level experience
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc MSc, MS
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Neurosurgical experience
- Able to independently perform lumbar punctures, insertion of external ventricular drains and ICP monitors.
Desirable
- Experience in relevant specialties
- Detailed surgical logbook detailing experience in a range of neurosurgical procedures
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence 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.
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).
