Job summary
The successful applicant will join the established Skull Base Neurosurgery Team at North Bristol NHS Trust, currently comprising of three consultant neurosurgeons providing a comprehensive regional service.
Main duties of the job
he postholder will provide general skull base care, including management of meningioma and vestibular (acoustic) schwannoma, working closely with neurosurgery and neuro-otology ENT colleagues within an established joint skull base MDT and the neurofibromatosis MDT.
Some vascular experience is desirable, and the postholder may be asked to support routine and emergency neurovascular work. There is no expectation to participate in complex vascular procedures such as revascularisation.
At times, the postholder may be asked to offer advice or limited support to paediatric neurosurgical colleagues at Bristol Children's Hospital, although there is no requirement for endoscopic expertise or management of complex paediatric conditions.
The role includes cross-cover for the intrathecal baclofen pump service, ensuring continuity of care for this specialist patient group.
The appointee will participate in the complex cranial and simple spinal on-call rota (currently 1:13) at Southmead Hospital, taking responsibility for patients with complex cranial and general spinal pathology and contributing to both elective and emergency neurosurgical activity.
As part of a large, collaborative department, the postholder will work closely with consultant colleagues to maintain high standards of care, actively engage in MDTs, audit, teaching, and service development, and support the wider aims of the department and the South West Neurosurgical Network.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for Patient Care:
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.
Responsibility for financial / physical resources and policies:
The post holder will be expected to adhere to Trust policy and procedures as well as contributing to policy and service development. The post holder should have enough understanding of NHS financial management to provide the best service possible. They will minimise waste, improve services, and promote effective use of resources available.
The Post holder should understand the roles and policies of local and where relevant national agencies involved in healthcare.
Responsibility for People Management:
The Post Holder will be expected to provide compassionate leadership to their clinical teams. This may include multi-agency teams within Primary and Secondary Care. They will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff within their team and will lead by example and with compassion.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students:
We aim to support the development of all our doctors, whilst maintain an environment where patient and staff safety is paramount. A key element of that is ensuring high quality clinical and educational supervision. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the postholder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. Time will be allocated within job plans to support this activity.
Partnership working:
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external stakeholders, and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service. They will commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams, valuing the roles and contribution of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for Patient Care:
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his or her charge and for the proper functioning of the service and will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the clinical department. The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.
Responsibility for financial / physical resources and policies:
The post holder will be expected to adhere to Trust policy and procedures as well as contributing to policy and service development. The post holder should have enough understanding of NHS financial management to provide the best service possible. They will minimise waste, improve services, and promote effective use of resources available.
The Post holder should understand the roles and policies of local and where relevant national agencies involved in healthcare.
Responsibility for People Management:
The Post Holder will be expected to provide compassionate leadership to their clinical teams. This may include multi-agency teams within Primary and Secondary Care. They will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff within their team and will lead by example and with compassion.
Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students:
We aim to support the development of all our doctors, whilst maintain an environment where patient and staff safety is paramount. A key element of that is ensuring high quality clinical and educational supervision. The postholder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the postholder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. Time will be allocated within job plans to support this activity.
Partnership working:
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external stakeholders, and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service. They will commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams, valuing the roles and contribution of others.
Person Specification
Qualification and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT in Neurosurgery or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview - CESR - European Community Rights Maintain Must be on GMC Specialist Register at time of the appointment or, if a Specialist Registrar (SpR) in training, must be within six months of completion of CCT at time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Post-CCT Fellowship/Consultant experience in In open skull base Neurosurgery. With acquisition of advanced open cranial microsurgical skills that can be applied towards management of vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas and other routine skull base pathologies
- Minimum of seven years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Desirable
- Evidence of acquisition of open vascular microneurosurgical skills via potential fellowship towards management of routine open vascular cases.
Further Training, Management Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Training Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the NMSK Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualification and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT in Neurosurgery or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview - CESR - European Community Rights Maintain Must be on GMC Specialist Register at time of the appointment or, if a Specialist Registrar (SpR) in training, must be within six months of completion of CCT at time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Post-CCT Fellowship/Consultant experience in In open skull base Neurosurgery. With acquisition of advanced open cranial microsurgical skills that can be applied towards management of vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas and other routine skull base pathologies
- Minimum of seven years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Desirable
- Evidence of acquisition of open vascular microneurosurgical skills via potential fellowship towards management of routine open vascular cases.
Further Training, Management Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up. Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Training Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the NMSK Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.
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).
