Job summary
Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon - Degenerative Spine (6 month Fixed-Term Contract)University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust10 PAs clinical
Applications are invited for the post of a Locum Consultant Spine Neurosurgeon to join the 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.
This is a fixed term post to deal with waiting list backlogs and not expected to be linked to a substantive appointment. Interviews are planned for Friday 27th December, and the expectation is for an immediate start by the successful candidate(s) in early January 2025
The clinical remit is simple degenerative spinal pathology: Primarily cervical and Lumbar
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to have completed Neurosurgical training and experience in performing surgeries for simple degenerative cervical and lumbar pathology is essential.
A Fellowship in Spine at a recognized institution or additional equivalent experience in this field is desirable.
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 simple spine and neurosurgical clinics and be able to supervise trainees. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing a variety of neurosurgical conditions and procedures.
The postholder could be part of the Neurosurgical on call rota, depending on the needs of the department .
Candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration; and either be already on or eligible to be on the Specialist Register for Neurosurgery.
Please ensure you submit your CV with your application and include your GMC number.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent Neurosurgery training
Desirable
- Higher degree / diploma relevant to Neurosurgery/ spinal surgery
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC Specialist Register for Neurosurgery or within 3 months attainment of CCT
Previous experience
Essential
- Ability run and manage simple spine surgery clinics
- Surgical management of simple degenerative spinal conditions
- Completion of Fellowship in Spinal Neurosurgery or equivalent experience in spinal surgery
- Broad range of experience and proven ability in simple & complex spine surgery
- Experience of performing endoscopic spine surgery
- Ability to manage all simple spinal emergencies.
- Evidence of operative experience in simple degenerative spine pathology supported by comprehensive records
Desirable
- Previous NHS Neurosurgery Consultant level experience
- Experience of spinal fixation techniques
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
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
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of supervising SHOs and SpRs
- Author of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
- 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
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- International and national prizes
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent Neurosurgery training
Desirable
- Higher degree / diploma relevant to Neurosurgery/ spinal surgery
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC Specialist Register for Neurosurgery or within 3 months attainment of CCT
Previous experience
Essential
- Ability run and manage simple spine surgery clinics
- Surgical management of simple degenerative spinal conditions
- Completion of Fellowship in Spinal Neurosurgery or equivalent experience in spinal surgery
- Broad range of experience and proven ability in simple & complex spine surgery
- Experience of performing endoscopic spine surgery
- Ability to manage all simple spinal emergencies.
- Evidence of operative experience in simple degenerative spine pathology supported by comprehensive records
Desirable
- Previous NHS Neurosurgery Consultant level experience
- Experience of spinal fixation techniques
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
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
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of supervising SHOs and SpRs
- Author of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
- 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
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- International and national prizes
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
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
