Senior Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery
We are inviting applications for the Senior Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellow (ST8+ Level) vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Neurosurgery.
This post has been approved for training by the Royal College of Surgeons as part of the RCS Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme. The post is a fixed-term post for 12-months, starting in August 2024. It is designed for Senior Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of UK training.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to meet the demands of this prestigious Fellowship post in a high-profile area of complex and demanding surgery.
The department of Neurosurgery in Leeds provides World-Class Paediatric Neurosurgical services. The service is consultant-led and is delivered through dedicated sub-speciality MDT services. The Fellowship is designed for senior Neurosurgical trainees at the end of their training. It will provide comprehensive sub-speciality training in Paediatric Neurosurgery in preparation for a consultant role in this field.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Neurosurgery post will include a thorough grounding in the clinical management, investigation and surgical techniques for optimally managing Children with all forms of neurosurgical disease including hydrocephalus, brain tumours, craniofacial conditions, spasticity & SDR, spinal dysraphism, Chiari malformations, and neurovascular conditions. There are significant further opportunities to develop research. The Fellow is expected to join the close MDT co-working with Neuro-oncologists, researchers and the clinical nurse specialist team. The fellow is expected to gain independent competencies in dealing with Children with the breadth of paediatric neurosurgery conditions.
About us
It is a requirement that the applicant has valid full GMC registration at the time of application, and it is highly desirable that they have recent or current UK NHS experience working in Neurosurgery.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 5-minute presentation on:
Should paediatric neurosurgery be delivered by standalone units or Networks.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Mr. John Goodden, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon & Lead Clinician for Paediatric Neurosciences, via secretary on: valerie.allerton@nhs.net or lauren.barrow@nhs.net.
Interviews to be held: TBC.
Job responsibilities
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK and provides comprehensive secondary services to Leeds and tertiary services to West and North Yorkshire. The Leeds Children's Hospital is based at the Leeds General Infirmary and is situated in the centre of the city, adjacent to Leeds University, with which there are strong links.
Person Specification
Experience
* Recently completed or approaching completion of UK higher neurosurgical training or equivalent.
* Demonstrable interest in developing consultant level sub-speciality skills in Paediatric Neurosurgery.
* Evidence of surgical experience through provision of relevant logbook summary.
Additional Requirements
* Provide complete details of employment history.
* Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
* Desire to develop career in Paediatric Neurosurgery as a sub-speciality interest.
* Aware of own training / career development needs.
* Enthusiasm for all aspects of Paediatric Neurosurgery.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* ARCP Outcome 1 at ST6 or equivalent experience.
* Passed UK Neurosurgery Speciality Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) - FRCS(Neuro.Surg).
* Relevant BSc, MD, PhD CCT in Neurosurgery.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* Up to date GCP certification from NIHR.
* Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
* Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the speciality beyond the mandatory curriculum.
* Evidence of papers / publications in peer-reviewed journals.
* Evidence of presentations in national / international relevant scientific conferences.
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. prizes, awards, distinctions, other achievements.
* Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* Full registration with GMC with current Licence to Practice please state GMC number.
* Experience of at least 1-year working within Neurosurgery in NHS in UK.
* Skills in written and spoken English demonstrated by either: (1) undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (2) academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.
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.
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