Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Local Core Neurosurgery Training Rotational Programme (ST1-2)
Are you looking to progress your career in surgery whilst working at a major London teaching hospital? This is an exciting time for you to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and to work in our leading surgical and allied surgical teams.
We are recruiting for ST1/2 equivalent core Neurosurgery rotations. Suitable candidates will have completed Foundation Training or equivalent and have a keen career interest in surgery. We are an organisation committed to providing high quality, expert and safe care but also importantly, we value and take our role in medical education and research very seriously.
The programme is managed, quality assured, supported and mentored by our local training programme director and education team. Successful completion of the programme and assessment at the final local ARCP will culminate in the award of a certificate of readiness to enter higher surgical training (CREST) to indicate achievement of the required competencies and experience to enter higher surgical training.
The rotation consists of:-
Year 1, Neurosurgery (4 months)/ITU (4 months)/Neurology (4 months) and Year 2, Neurosurgery (6 months)/ENT (6 months)
NB order of posts in each year of any given rotation may vary (e.g. the rotation will start in either Neurosurgery, Neurology of ITU).
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates can expect
- Appointment to a 2-year contract with rotating posts mirror allowing stability
- Regular scheduled operating, clinic, acute and elective surgical experience in line with guidance and standards detailed by the Joint Committee for Surgical Training
- A named Educational Supervisor for the duration of the rotation
- 10 days study leave/ year with
- Access to ISCP e-portfolio (Trust funded).
- The Imperial College Department of Surgery and Cancer will offer trainees on this rotation a £7325Scholarship to support the second year of their MRes Clinical Robotics and AI
- Annual Review Process and support to achieve the requirements of core surgical training including the MRCS examination
- Access to opportunities for quality improvement, research and relevant teaching
Support and mentoring from our local Core Surgery TPD, your AES and specialty consultants with career and competency development and preparation for higher surgical training
Interviews will take place between 11- 29 March and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams
If you are interested in or have a preference for a specific themed rotation then please do indicate this in your application.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person specification attached.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to make contact if they have questions which may need to be addressed in advance of interview, please contact:
Jennifer Shelden, Programme Manager, Medical Education Directorate
jennifer.shelden@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person specification attached.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to make contact if they have questions which may need to be addressed in advance of interview, please contact:
Jennifer Shelden, Programme Manager, Medical Education Directorate
jennifer.shelden@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Have evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills course or equivalent with a valid certificate
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
- Evidence of academic achievements relevant to surgery e.g. membership to relevant surgical organisations, attendance at relevant courses, surgical projects etc
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capability to carry out relevant clinical procedures to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- Evidence of continuing professional development consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to and experience specifically of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or medical undergraduates
- Demonstrates a general understanding of NHS management a resource
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialty streams as outlined by the job description
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Have evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills course or equivalent with a valid certificate
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
- Evidence of academic achievements relevant to surgery e.g. membership to relevant surgical organisations, attendance at relevant courses, surgical projects etc
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capability to carry out relevant clinical procedures to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- Evidence of continuing professional development consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to and experience specifically of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or medical undergraduates
- Demonstrates a general understanding of NHS management a resource
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialty streams as outlined by the job description
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
