Job summary
Applications
are invited for the position of Brain Tumour Research Fellowships in
Neurosurgery, at Leeds General Infirmary.
The
successful applicant(s) will join a large and enthusiastic neurosurgical team,
offering a comprehensive neurosurgical service to the people of West Yorkshire
and beyond.
The
role sits exclusively within the Neurosurgical Department which has three
inpatient wards, a neuro HDU and dedicated neuro ICU. The Department offers the
full range of neurological surgery, including neurovascular, skull base,
neuro-oncology and spinal neurosurgery.
The
successful candidate will also undertake a 6-month placement, working in
clinical academia, under the supervision of Mr Ryan Mathew, Associate Professor
of Neurosurgery at University of Leeds. The successful candidate will also
undertake a 6-month clinical placement working on the neurosurgical wards
(including neuro critical care) and will, alongside the ACPs, provide the daily
medical cover to the neurosurgical inpatients.
The
successful candidate will contribute to a full shift pattern of on-call cover,
including nights and weekends. This will include the assessment and treatment
of acutely admitted neurosurgical patients. This on-call commitment is for the
full 12 months of the role (ie it will continue during the academic rotation).
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Ward
work. Attend daily business ward rounds, clerk routine admissions and to
implement the instructions of the senior medical staff. Ensure that elective
and acute patients are appropriately prepared for the operating theatre. Ensure that post-operative care in the adult
ward and the High Dependency Unit is undertaken accordingly. Take part in the
on call full shift system rota.
Operating
Under
senior guidance, the Research Fellows will have the opportunity to perform some
emergency and elective operations.
Attendance at routine operating is encouraged.
Out-Patients
Research
Fellows should attend the follow-up clinics are encouraged to attend new
patient clinics primarily for teaching purposes.
Administration
Research
Fellows assist in the preparation of discharge summaries and for coding data
for audit purposes.
Teaching
Instructing
nursing staff. Assisting of 5th year
medical students during their neurosurgical clerkships is also encouraged.
Research
This
role incorporates a 6-month full-time research rotation. This will be
supervised by Mr Ryan Mathew and there will be the opportunity for lab-based
and clinical project work. Potential projects will be discussed during the
initial meeting.
Study
and Training
This
is a non-training post. However, the experience gained will be the same as the
trainees. The post-holder will get equal
access to training opportunities including access to theatres and clinics and
neuro-HDU on an equal rotational basis.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. The
Neurosurgical Department sits within the Neurosciences CSU, which also
includes: neurology, stroke medicine, orthopaedic spinal surgery and pain
services. The Department caters to a catchment population of in excess of 3
million people.
Leeds
has a strong reputation for training, indeed numerous previous post-holders
have gone on to successfully secure training posts.
The
senior medical staff are friendly and approachable and will provide career
advice/support, educational supervision and are all happy to be directly
approached by enthusiastic junior doctors. We make every effort to ensure that
both training grade and non-training grade doctors are treated equitably.
Leeds
Neurosurgery is a fantastic department in which to work and many of our former
trainees now work here, as consultants!
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
position of Brain Tumour Research Fellow 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 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 (Academic Lead) - 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 Research 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
position of Brain Tumour Research Fellow 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 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 (Academic Lead) - 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 Research 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.
Person Specification
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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 and 2 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Prior experience working in neurosurgery or other allied specialty
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- 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
- Problem 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 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 for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
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 of having personally undertaken audit project(s)
- Evidence of having personally published original research paper(s)
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
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
Person Specification
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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 and 2 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Prior experience working in neurosurgery or other allied specialty
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- 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
- Problem 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 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 for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
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 of having personally undertaken audit project(s)
- Evidence of having personally published original research paper(s)
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
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
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).
