Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon to join the Neuro-oncology and Epilepsy Team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, a site of UCLH, a major London teaching hospital, which is also part of the academic health science partnership UCL Partners. Applications from both senior trainees and established consultants are welcome.
The post holder must be committed to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, advancement of knowledge through research, and excellence in education/training.
The post holder will be expected to have completed a formal Fellowship in Neuro-oncology at a recognised institution or additional equivalent experience in this field. A PhD in a related field is desirable.
Please ensure you submit your CV with your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Neurosurgical Department and will be required to participate in audits within the department, including regular reviews of mortality and morbidity. You will be required to work with the current neurosurgeons as a team, which will include covering operating sessions to ensure the theatre lists are used every week throughout the year.
Candidates should have the ability to run and manage complex neurosurgical clinics and be able to supervise trainees. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing a variety of neurosurgical conditions and procedures.
Candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration; and either be already on or eligible to be on the Specialist Register and have completed a formal fellowship in neurosurgery at a recognised institution.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 3 months of attainment of CCT in neurosurgery / or equivalent at date of interview
- MB.BS or equivalent
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons FRCS SN or FRCS or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in neuro-oncology surgical techniques for primary brain tumours, tumour resections including meningioma's and metastases
- Ability to run and manage a neuro-oncology surgical service
- Completion of a Fellowship in Neuro-oncology at a recognised institution or additional equivalent experience in this field
- Experience in general neurosurgical procedures at a level to enable supervision of trainees and undertake on call duties
Desirable
- Experience of brain mapping MDT, where mapping paradigms are and complex surgical techniques are discussed
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage specialist service including outpatient referrals, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Clinical Governance Management and IT
Essential
- Regular attendance at national and international spinal meetings
- Committed to clinical audit
Desirable
- Local and National committee experience
- Experience and interest in clinical leadership
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of supervising SHOs and SpRs
- Author of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- International and national prizes
- Success in obtaining competitive grant funding
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GP's and other agencies
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 3 months of attainment of CCT in neurosurgery / or equivalent at date of interview
- MB.BS or equivalent
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons FRCS SN or FRCS or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in neuro-oncology surgical techniques for primary brain tumours, tumour resections including meningioma's and metastases
- Ability to run and manage a neuro-oncology surgical service
- Completion of a Fellowship in Neuro-oncology at a recognised institution or additional equivalent experience in this field
- Experience in general neurosurgical procedures at a level to enable supervision of trainees and undertake on call duties
Desirable
- Experience of brain mapping MDT, where mapping paradigms are and complex surgical techniques are discussed
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage specialist service including outpatient referrals, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Clinical Governance Management and IT
Essential
- Regular attendance at national and international spinal meetings
- Committed to clinical audit
Desirable
- Local and National committee experience
- Experience and interest in clinical leadership
Teaching & Research
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of supervising SHOs and SpRs
- Author of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- International and national prizes
- Success in obtaining competitive grant funding
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GP's and other agencies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
