Job summary
This is a locum post to facilitate the delivery of Neurosciences education to students at Imperial College School of Medicine, to enhance training of the multi-professional workforce in the Department of Neurosurgery, at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), and to support the ICHT multi-disciplinary Pain Service. The post-holder will work across multiple sites: St Mary's Hospital (SMH) and Charing Cross Hospital (CXH) at ICHT, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, and Imperial College London (ICL) and the three campus locations at South Kensington, Charing Cross, and Hammersmith.
The position is suitable for a post-CCT candidate planning to develop as a consultant with a strong education focus, including simulation, and a subspecialty interest in complex pain management. It is anticipated (but not confirmed at time of writing) that further neurosurgical clinical aspect will be added to this role in due course.
The post holder is directly responsible to the Head of Specialty for Neurosurgery, but will work with the Director for Clinical Studies.
Main duties of the job
Imperial College School of Medicine Education
We are seeking a Consultant Neurosurgeon to provide educational and strategic leadership to support the teaching/training of medical students in Imperial College School of Medicine, and ICL neurosciences undergraduate education. The postholder will use professional education qualifications to design and deliver neuroanatomy teaching, with clear clinical applicability. The successful applicant will work with an established team to provide expertise, delivering a comprehensive neurosciences training to medical students.
The ICHT Pain Service
The post also requires a Consultant Neurosurgeon with a subspeciality interest in complex pain, specifically neuromodulation, to work as part of the specialist neuromodulation MDT, providing input in line with GIRFT recommendations, from the point of referral/triaging through to stimulator insertion/modification. The successful applicant will work with the established pain management consultant body and wider MDT at Imperial and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, along with the multi-professional workforce, to provide expertise and deliver a comprehensive pain management service for neurosurgical patients.
ICHT Education
This component of the role requires experience in simulation training, to lead delivery for the Neurosurgery Department, and to develop educational resources, primarily for the Department, although these are likely to have widespread appeal.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is a multi-facetted role delivering medical student, undergraduate, postgraduate, and multi-professional neurosciences teaching and training, in addition to a clinical role in delivering complex pain services as part of a MDT. The role has fixed commitments for the delivery of medical student teaching at Imperial College School of Medicine, and complex pain MDT clinical work at Imperial and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, with more flexible sessions for simulation and postgraduate training. It is expected that the various aspects of the post will evolve, and, in due course, it is anticipated that a substantive appointment will be made with additional clinical duties.
Imperial College School of Medicine Education
The postholder will provide educational and strategic leadership to support the teaching/training of medical students in Imperial College School of Medicine, and ICL neurosciences undergraduate education.
The ICHT Pain Service
The post also requires a Consultant Neurosurgeon with a subspeciality interest in complex pain, specifically neuromodulation, to work as part of the specialist neuromodulation MDT, providing input in line with GIRFT recommendations, from the point of referral/triaging through to stimulator insertion/modification.
ICHT Education
This component of the role requires experience in simulation training, to lead delivery for the Neurosurgery Department, and to develop educational resources.
Please see the attached full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is a multi-facetted role delivering medical student, undergraduate, postgraduate, and multi-professional neurosciences teaching and training, in addition to a clinical role in delivering complex pain services as part of a MDT. The role has fixed commitments for the delivery of medical student teaching at Imperial College School of Medicine, and complex pain MDT clinical work at Imperial and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, with more flexible sessions for simulation and postgraduate training. It is expected that the various aspects of the post will evolve, and, in due course, it is anticipated that a substantive appointment will be made with additional clinical duties.
Imperial College School of Medicine Education
The postholder will provide educational and strategic leadership to support the teaching/training of medical students in Imperial College School of Medicine, and ICL neurosciences undergraduate education.
The ICHT Pain Service
The post also requires a Consultant Neurosurgeon with a subspeciality interest in complex pain, specifically neuromodulation, to work as part of the specialist neuromodulation MDT, providing input in line with GIRFT recommendations, from the point of referral/triaging through to stimulator insertion/modification.
ICHT Education
This component of the role requires experience in simulation training, to lead delivery for the Neurosurgery Department, and to develop educational resources.
Please see the attached full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered medical practitioner
- FRCS(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- CCT in Neurosurgery
- Experience in pain management
- Demonstrable experience in simulation
- Proven experience in teaching/training medical students, undergraduates, postgraduates and the multi-professional workforce
- Computer literacy IT skills/experience with electronic health records and e-prescribing
Leadership/ Managament Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, and make decisions
- Demonstrate proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training medical students, undergraduates, postgraduates and the multi-professional workforce
- Experience of leading simulation work
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits and Quality Improvement work
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered medical practitioner
- FRCS(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- CCT in Neurosurgery
- Experience in pain management
- Demonstrable experience in simulation
- Proven experience in teaching/training medical students, undergraduates, postgraduates and the multi-professional workforce
- Computer literacy IT skills/experience with electronic health records and e-prescribing
Leadership/ Managament Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, and make decisions
- Demonstrate proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training medical students, undergraduates, postgraduates and the multi-professional workforce
- Experience of leading simulation work
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audit
- Leading audits and Quality Improvement work
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill 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).
