Job summary
Trust Grade Doctor CT1 level
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Grade Doctor in Neurosurgery at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
South Tees NHS Trust is one of the largest in the country, comprising of the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. The James Cook University Hospital is a major tertiary and teaching centre with over 1,000 beds, serving a largely urban population. It provides comprehensive regional specialties including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmic Surgery. It is a regional centre for Spinal Cord Injury, Upper GI and Vascular Surgery. All other major specialties are catered for. The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, serves a population of 120,000 covering 1,000 sq miles of rural North Yorkshire, and provides local medical services for the area. The hospital has recently undergone major re-development.
Main duties of the job
Operating Theatre
There are 18 Neurosurgical lists per week, some of which the successful candidate will be expected to attend. It is expected that they should assist the Consultants with major surgery and will be trained to perform all types of neurosurgical procedure under the close guidance of their Consultants.
Teaching
The successful candidate in conjunction with the Higher Specialist Trainees is expected to teach their junior colleagues and nurses at all times. The department also teaches medical students. The appointee will be expected to take part in this teaching activity, particularly bedside teaching in the department.
Ward Duties
Most routine work is carried out by the FY2/ST trainees with whom the Trust Grade Doctor should work closely. It is an important part of the post holder's duties to supervise the FY2 Trainees. The Higher Specialist Trainees and Trust Grade Doctors are expected to carry out a daily ward round attended by the 9 ST2/3/FY2 Doctors and the nurse in charge of the ward.
Study/Research/Audit
Time spent in the Neurosurgical department is recognised for the requirements of the final FRCS. The study and research days will include responsibility for continuing professional development and appointees will be required to keep a portfolio including operative logbook and performance review. They will be expected to become involved in the collection and presentation of audit and outcome specific data.
About us
The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the North and Scotland, the Lake District or the South by road, rail or air.
Whilst not recognised for training purposes, we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. All candidates must be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council. There is a well-established FY2/ST and Specialist Registrar training program and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated for educational activities to broaden the horizon of the candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council
Training
Essential
- oAt least 12 months Foundation Neurosurgery experience
Desirable
- oAttendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings. ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- oClinical - A range of Neurosurgery experience
- oClinical - Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
- oAudit - Experience of clinical audit. Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings
Desirable
- oAn understanding of clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching medical and other staff
Desirable
- oBmed Sci preferred Demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects
Professional Interests
Essential
- oCommitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate professional society(s).
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oExperience in supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
- oAbility to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required
- oAbility to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Medical Council
Training
Essential
- oAt least 12 months Foundation Neurosurgery experience
Desirable
- oAttendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings. ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- oClinical - A range of Neurosurgery experience
- oClinical - Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
- oAudit - Experience of clinical audit. Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings
Desirable
- oAn understanding of clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching medical and other staff
Desirable
- oBmed Sci preferred Demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects
Professional Interests
Essential
- oCommitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature
Desirable
- oMembership of appropriate professional society(s).
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- oExperience in supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
- oAbility to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required
- oAbility to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines
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).
