Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2 Level) in Neurosurgery

Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2 Level) in Neurosurgery

We are currently recruiting for (2) posts at Junior Clinical Fellow Level (ST1-2 Equivalent) in Neurosurgery for a six-month period in the first instance. There is a dedicated in-house Consultant-led Neurosurgical teaching programme, and successful applicants will be supported in their broader professional and career development, particularly with reference to attaining the MRCS examination. The successful candidate must be GMC registered with a license to practice and prior experience in Neurosurgery or a related discipline (Neurology/Acute Medicine/Critical Care) is welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the firm of ST1-2/ST3-8/Clinical Fellows. The successful candidate will work within a team providing neurosurgical care for patients and conduct the daily ward round with them. Additional time within the weekly rota will be made available for attending theatre lists and outpatient clinics, depending upon the training requirements of the individual candidate.

The post holder will participate in the ST 1-2 (SHO) on-call rota which is currently as a 1 in 11 full-shift on call which is fully compliant with EWTD.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Higher Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current GMC registration with a license to practice
• BSc
• MRCS

Knowledge

• Experience in neurosurgery at ST 1-2 (SHO) level

Specialist clinical expertise

• An interest in the management of head injury
• Research in neurosciences related subjects

Training Expected

• ALS
• ATLS

Management/Audit Experience

• An interest in clinical audit and research

Academic Achievements

• Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course
• MD / PhD

Research/Publications

• Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research

Personal Skills

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
• IT literate
• Familiarity with databases
• Self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and dependable
• Creative
• Adaptable
• Flexible

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.