Clinical Fellow – Complex Epilepsy in Neurosurgery

Job title:

Clinical Fellow – Complex Epilepsy in Neurosurgery

Company

University College London

Job description

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.Job overviewApplications are invited to the post of Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery – Complex Epilepsy to start in Summer of 2025.We are proud to offer the opportunity to work as part of the team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery which is part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As part of UCL Partners, we form the largest Academic Health Science Centre in Europe.This post offers a unique training opportunity. It is suitable for a post-CCT Neurosurgery trainee, who wishes to pursue a focused one-year training in complex epilepsy, allowing her/him to pursue a career in neurosurgery with a special interest in complex epilepsy. The post is a full time appointment.The fellowship is expected to be for 12 months duration; there may be an option for prolonging this for up to a second year.The post holder would also be expected to participate in the epilepsy and neurosurgery clinics with responsibility of seeing new and follow up patients in association with and being supervised by one of the epilepsy Consultants. The post holder is integrally involved in the Multidisciplinary team/ pre-surgical meetings, and is expected to present patients during the meeting, gaining experience in pre-surgical evaluation.Main duties of the jobThe fellowship is expected to be for 12 months duration; there may be an option for prolonging this for up to a second year.The post holder would also be expected to participate in the epilepsy and neurosurgery clinics with responsibility of seeing new and follow up patients in association with and being supervised by one of the epilepsy Consultants. The post holder is integrally involved in the Multidisciplinary team/ pre-surgical meetings, and is expected to present patients during the meeting, gaining experience in pre-surgical evaluation.We would welcome applications from any candidate whose career progression would be helped by a longer period of Complex Epilepsy experience at registrar level and by candidates with previous neurolosurgery registrar level experience.Working for our organisationUniversity 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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• 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 responsibilitiesFor 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*UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*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.UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.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.Person specificationQualifications / CertificationEssential criteria

• Registered Medical Practitioner
• Completed general medical training
• On GMC register
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment

Desirable criteria

• FRCS (SN) or equivalent

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Evidence of experience in General Neurosurgery (at least 6 years at registrar/resident level)
• Evidence of some competences in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula
• Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
• Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including logbook documentation if applicable

Academic SkillsEssential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues, understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives and also knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project and 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
• Evidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
• Evidence of participation in a teaching course

Skills/UnderstandingEssential criteria

• Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good computing skills (database, statistics)
• Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
• Committed to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience

Desirable criteria

• Ability to provide clinical supervision
• Ability to administer a teaching programme
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Understanding of research methodology

KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters.

GeneralEssential criteria

• Resourceful and able to act on own initiative
• A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
• High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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

• Job Description (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)

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Location

London

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:46:05 GMT

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