Clinical Fellow – Skull base in Neurosurgery

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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.

Eligibility

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in medicine at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training) by the commencement of the ST3 training post (August 2012 or later), supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-Source Feedback or equivalent, ARCP or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty unless under exceptional circumstances

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment

Desirable

• FRCS(Neuro.Surg) or equivalent at the time of application
• Intercalated BSc or equivalent
• Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree

Fitness to Practise and Health

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice

Language Skills

Essential

• 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 following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; OR Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Clinical skills

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Awareness of the basics of managing neurosurgical pathways
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
• Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent.

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease and managing neurosurgical emergencies
• Evidence of some competences in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula.
• Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in general neurosurgery

Desirable

• Experience in specialist neurosurgery

Academic skills

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology.
• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
• Evidence of relevant academic publications
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance.
• Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals, with feedback
• Evidence of participation in a teaching course

Personal Skills

Essential

• Communication Skills: oDemonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Communication Skills: oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: o Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach
• Empathy & Sensitivity: oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
• Empathy & Sensitivity: oDemonstrates respect for all
• Managing Others & Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Managing Others & Team Involvement: 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
• Managing Others & Team Involvement: oCapacity to work effectively with others
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage / prioritise time and information effectively.
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
• Organisation & Planning: Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness: ? Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
• Probity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Probity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

Desirable

• Management and Leadership Skills: Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
• Management and Leadership Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources
• Management and Leadership Skills: Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working, and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
• Management and Leadership Skills: Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
• IT Skills: Demonstrates information technology skills

Commitment to specialty

Essential

• hows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (selfstarter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
• Evidence of self-reflective practice

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
• Evidence of participation at meetings and activities relevant to the specialty

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).