Job summary
The care of patients on the wards, in the theatres and at out-patients clinics as appropriate to the grade of the post and under the direction of the Consultants responsible.
Registrar will rotate through 2 sub-specialty firms and participate in theatres, clinics, ward rounds and ward cover.
Main duties of the job
This whole-time post is based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital with occasional visits to peripheral outpatient clinics in the region.
Specialist Trainees will be expected to contribute to the assessment of junior colleagues. Specialist Trainees will be familiar with the assessment process used in the ISCP. Specific training will be made available from the Postgraduate Centre.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of patient records, the completion of summaries and the writing of letters etc., as appropriate.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
Practitioners will be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of patient records, the completion of summaries and the writing of letters etc., as appropriate.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
Practitioners will be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
- MRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed junior tier Neurosurgery training with some experience on registrar rota.
- Training and experience in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Neurosurgery registrar experience.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations.
- Sound basic clinical skills.
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Aligned to the Trust values
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and probity.
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of medical audit.
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
- MRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completed junior tier Neurosurgery training with some experience on registrar rota.
- Training and experience in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Neurosurgery registrar experience.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations.
- Sound basic clinical skills.
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Aligned to the Trust values
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and probity.
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of medical audit.
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Wing - Neurosurgery Department - John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
