Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosurgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (Fixed funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-5551
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £49,909 Per Annum + London weighting (out of hours as per JD attached)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
ST1/2 Core Trainee - Neurosurgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
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Job overview
This post is designed for junior doctors who are interested in neurosurgery and who wish to develop their skills and gain experience of general and spinal neurosurgery in a major centre of excellence.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is part of a group of postgraduate teaching hospitals that provide neurological and neurosurgical services on a local, regional, national and international basis. The Hospital is closely associated with University College London (UCLH) through the Institute of Neurology whose laboratory facilities are situated adjacent to the Hospital in Queen Square. The hospital and Institute has an extensive teaching programme which all trainees have access to. It is part of UCLH Trust, which also includes University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), The Hospital for Tropical Diseases the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, The Eastman Dental Hospital, The Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital and the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
This post is not recognised for training purposes; however we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. There is a well-established Core Trainee (CT1-3) 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. The post is an ideal stepping-stone for junior doctors to gain further experience in spinal and neurosurgery.
Doctors who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require Tier 2 sponsorship are subject to the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT). Applicants may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office’s UK Border Agency by e-mail: [email protected].
Please note that the vacancy advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Working for our organisation
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
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.
Detailed job description and main 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*
*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.
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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.
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Person specification
Eligibility, Qualifications and Competencies
Essential criteria
- • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
- • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- • Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- • Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Desirable criteria
- • MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
Language
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: • That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English • or Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of experience in general neurosurgery/neurology
- • Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- • Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- • Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
- • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- • Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- • Demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- • Demonstrates respect for all
- • Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- • Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- • Capacity to operate under pressure
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- • Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- • Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
- • Evidence of relevant academic publications
- • Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- • Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
- • Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- • Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources.
- • Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
Commitment to specialty
Essential criteria
- • Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- • Commitment to personal and professional development
- • Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
- • Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
Desirable criteria
- • Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pedro Castanho
- Job title
- Consultant Neurosurgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
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