Senior Clinical FellowNeurosurgeryFixed Term

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Sheffield

Salary

£65,048 – £65,048

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

We are looking to appoint Senior Clinical Fellows in Neurosurgery to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield.This post is fixed term for 12 monthsin the first instance, this may be subject to review. This is a post designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements. The post is suited for individuals who wish to further a career in Neurosurgery in the United Kingdom. The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST3+ trainee in Neurosurgery.

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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This Sheffield Neurosurgical Department is a regional unit serving a population of approximately 2.2 million covering South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, and North Lincolnshire. The Adult Neurosurgical Service is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital with a 54 bed unit, including a 7 bed Neuro-Critical care and a 13 bed HDU. The Paediatric Neurosurgical Service is separately located at Sheffield Children's Hospital immediately adjacent to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The Sheffield Neurosurgical Unit also includes the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery which comprises two gamma knives, including a Lexsell Perfexion. In 2009/10, just over 1900 adult and 250 paediatric neurosurgical operations were performed, as well as approximately 900 gamma knife treatments

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Person specification

Essential

Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
MRCS
Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent.
Minimum of One year NHS experience in Neurosurgery plus 2 or more years of International Neurosurgery Experience.
Completed ST2 equivalent competencies
Willingness to contribute to research activities
Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training