Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a consultant to the department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical care at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post is required to meet the planned increase in clinical activity this year as well as ensuring a consultant led service at all times.
The National Hospital provides tertiary level care in a wide spectrum of neurological and neurosurgical disease with a regional, national and international referral base. The hospital is co-located with the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, London WC1. Both institutions share the common aim of promoting research and teaching in neuroscience and its allied disciplines.Please attach CV with application.
Main duties of the job
The department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care comprises 27 consultants and 39 trainees. This post supports all aspects of anesthesia for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology including Mechanical Thrombectomy. The appointee will have both fixed sessions and work flexibly to cover consultant leave within the department as required. All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving CCST/ CCT in Anaesthesia at the time of interview. Essential qualifications for this post include FRCA or equivalent.
Informal inquiries about the post are welcomed by Dr Malcolm Smith, Clinical Director and Dr Michelle Leemans, Department Lead. Arrangements can be made by contacting Miss Mei Yin Chan on 020 3448 4711.
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:
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
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of attainment of CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia at date of interview. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and specialist register for anaesthesia by date of interview.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Qualification.
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in neuroanaesthesia and neuro-critical care recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, or that which is recognised as equivalent by the College.
- Advanced training in neuroanaesthesia (minimum 6 months) in a major neurosurgical unit
Desirable
- Experience as a senior clinical fellow or equivalent in neuroanaesthesia and neuro-critical care.
- Experience in anaesthetic Pre-assessment clinic.
- Experience in more than one neurosurgical centre.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- The post holder is expected to have the clinical skills needed to provide anaesthesia for a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. This includes anaesthesia for complex intracranial and vascular surgery as well as complex spinal surgery.
Desirable
- Experienced in anaesthesia for Neuroradiology including mechanical thrombectomy. Experience in techniques such as 'awake' craniotomy.
- Experience of intra-operative neuro-monitoring, e.g. MEPs
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- The post holders are required to have management skills appropriate to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service for neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care in association with other department members.
- Evidence of quality improvement projects resulting in improvement to patient care.
Desirable
- Local committee experience
- Evidence of involvement in change management or service redevelopment
Teaching & Research
Essential
- The post holder should have experience of teaching different staff groups in the theory and practice of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
- Attendance of teaching courses.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Author of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
- Track record in translational research relevant to the speciality
- Experience of research methods and evidence of research outputs, including presentation and publication of translational research or clinical reviews
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.
Desirable
- Recent attendance at communication skills courses.
- Evidence of positive team working, patient safety initiatives and positive feedback from colleagues and patients.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of attainment of CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia at date of interview. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and specialist register for anaesthesia by date of interview.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Qualification.
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in neuroanaesthesia and neuro-critical care recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, or that which is recognised as equivalent by the College.
- Advanced training in neuroanaesthesia (minimum 6 months) in a major neurosurgical unit
Desirable
- Experience as a senior clinical fellow or equivalent in neuroanaesthesia and neuro-critical care.
- Experience in anaesthetic Pre-assessment clinic.
- Experience in more than one neurosurgical centre.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- The post holder is expected to have the clinical skills needed to provide anaesthesia for a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. This includes anaesthesia for complex intracranial and vascular surgery as well as complex spinal surgery.
Desirable
- Experienced in anaesthesia for Neuroradiology including mechanical thrombectomy. Experience in techniques such as 'awake' craniotomy.
- Experience of intra-operative neuro-monitoring, e.g. MEPs
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- The post holders are required to have management skills appropriate to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service for neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care in association with other department members.
- Evidence of quality improvement projects resulting in improvement to patient care.
Desirable
- Local committee experience
- Evidence of involvement in change management or service redevelopment
Teaching & Research
Essential
- The post holder should have experience of teaching different staff groups in the theory and practice of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
- Attendance of teaching courses.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Author of publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals.
- Track record in translational research relevant to the speciality
- Experience of research methods and evidence of research outputs, including presentation and publication of translational research or clinical reviews
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.
Desirable
- Recent attendance at communication skills courses.
- Evidence of positive team working, patient safety initiatives and positive feedback from colleagues and patients.
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)
