Job summary
SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE
THE JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Locally Employed Doctor (2016) contract
Applications are invited for the above post, to commence as soon as possible for 6 months with possibility to extend.
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.
Main duties of the job
This post has been specially designed for doctors with previous experience in Neurosurgery who wish to consolidate their clinical experience prior to Specialist Registrar training by getting experience to work at the middle grade level in this neurosurgical unit. One of the post may also offer the additional opportunity to work closely with a team of consultants providing Skull Base & Vascular services including interventional neuroradiology. This post will be more suited for senior level neurosurgical training .
About us
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/MRCS Full registration with the General Medical Council
Training
Essential
- At least 12 months ST1/2 Neurosurgery experience.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings. ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- Clinical - A range of Neurosurgery experience.
- Clinical - Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
Desirable
- An understanding of clinical governance.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
Rsearch / Publications
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects
Professional Interests
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature.
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(s).
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines.
- Enthusiasm for improving service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/MRCS Full registration with the General Medical Council
Training
Essential
- At least 12 months ST1/2 Neurosurgery experience.
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings. ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- Clinical - A range of Neurosurgery experience.
- Clinical - Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
Desirable
- An understanding of clinical governance.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
Rsearch / Publications
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects
Professional Interests
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature.
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(s).
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines.
- Enthusiasm for improving service.
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).
