Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

Job responsibilities

The position of neurosurgical JCF will suit any motivated and enthusiastic junior doctor; whether they wish to pursue a career in neurosciences or simply want to learn more about this fascinating specialty.

Working in such a busy department allows for the rapid acquisition and honing of practical skills (lumbar puncture, lumbar drain insertion, CSF sampling, arterial line insertion, etc) and we see the clinical confidence of our junior doctors skyrocket, when they join our team.

Junior doctors are actively encouraged to attend theatres, in order to broaden their knowledge and to get directly involved with neurosurgical procedures, during their time in Leeds.

The Department is led by 15 Substantive and 2 Locum Consultant Neurosurgeons. The Neurosurgeons work with the Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeons to provide an integrated spinal service. The Neurosurgical Consultants each have a comprehensive general Neurosurgical commitment, as well as particular subspecialty interests.

Mr K Deniz (Clinical Lead) - Vascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery

Miss Chave-Cox - Paediatric, Oncology, craniofacial Neurosurgery

Mr J Goodden - Paediatric, Oncology and Spasticity Neurosurgery

Mr A Tyagi - Paediatric, Vascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery

Mr G Sivakumar - Paediatric, Functional & Oncology Neurosurgery

Mr I Anderson - Vascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery

Mr R Corns - Adult Oncology and Trauma Neurosurgery

Mr R Mathew - Adult Oncology and Academic Neurosurgery

Mr J Livermore (Junior Dr Lead) - Adult oncology and Spine Neurosurgery

Mr N Phillips - Pituitary and Skull Base Neurosurgery

Mr A Sheikh - Vascular, Pituitary and Skull Base Neurosurgery

Mr C Derham - Spinal Neurosurgery

Mr C Kellett - Spinal Neurosurgery

Mr D Pal - Spinal Neurosurgery

Mr S Selvanathan - Spinal Neurosurgery

Junior medical cover is provided by two tiers; higher surgical trainees (formerly known as registrars and senior clinical fellows) and lower surgical trainees (formerly known as SHOs and junior clinical fellows).

This position forms part of the lower surgical trainee cohort, however there will be the opportunity for suitably experienced doctors to step up to the higher surgical trainee cohort, subject to the availability of any higher positions and demonstration of outstanding performance at the lower surgical trainee level.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
• At least 2 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate

Desirable

• Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
• Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
• focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
• Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Evidence of feedback for teaching
• Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
• Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR
• Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicati
• Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Spea
• If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience of working as a doctor in the NHS system for at least 12 months (excluding a clinical attachment or observership)
• 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
• make the care or your patient your first concern
• make the care or your patient your first concern
• provide a good standard of practice and care
• take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
• protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
• treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• work in partnership with patients
• work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
• be honest and open and act with integrity
• never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
• never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
• Evidence of achievement of FY1&2 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances

Desirable

• Prior experience working in neurosurgery or other allied specialty

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in other
• Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
• Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members f
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, sho
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Is able to deliver good clinical care i
• Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for pat
• Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

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

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).