Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Neurosurgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (with possible further extension)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 284-24-6448423-DPBC
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £63,152 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
This is a non-training post equivalent to ST7+ level
Birmingham Children's Hospital is currently recruiting for a Senior Clinical Fellow (LAS) to join Paediatric Neurosurgery Department for the period of 6 months with possible further extension
Although this is officially a non-training post for service for a period of 6 months, it will allow the successful candidate to learn and have basic hands-on experience in Paediatric Neurosurgery at a registrar level.
Paediatric Neurosurgery at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital is well established undertaking more than 500 cranial and spinal operations per year. It has also been designated as one of the centres for Paediatric Epilepsy Surgery and is also the Major Trauma Centre for the West Midlands. Since 1988 the Unit was recognised, funded and designated as a Supra-regional centre for craniofacial surgery by the Department of Health. It is one of four such centres in England and Wales. A full range of craniofacial conditions are treated both in adults and in children with an emphasis on paediatric congenital abnormalities.
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Main duties of the job
This post holder will be a full member of the paediatric neurosurgery team and will be required to be fully involved with the pre-operative assessment of patients referred to the consultants. In addition, he/she will be required to attend, assist with and carry out as appropriate, surgical treatment under the supervision of the consultants.
The post holder will be fully involved in the post-operative management of all cases. The trust fellow will share the on-call rota with the other registrars which at present is a 1:6 24 hour partial shift (non-resident).
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact: Mr Rodrigues - Consultant Neurosurgeon on [email protected] or Mr.Pepper - Consultant Neurosurgeon on [email protected] or via their secretary by phoning 01213338075
PLEASE NOTE: you MUST attach a Curriculum Vitae when you complete the online application.
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Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Education Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
- Inter Collegiate Specialty FRCS (SN) or equivalent
Experience & Skills
Essential criteria
- 5 years at registrar level in Neurosurgery
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in audit
- Computing skills
- Awareness of clinical governance
Special Aptitude/ Activities
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and develop junior staff
Desirable criteria
- Previous publications and presentation of papers to peers
- Commitment to teaching and research
Motivations & Disposition
Essential criteria
- Good patient management and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Capacity for self appraisal
- Enthusiasm
- High motivation
Flexibility
Essential criteria
- Prepared to meet the developing clinical or emergency needs of the unit
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
- Josh Pepper
- Job title
- Consultant Neurosurgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 333 8095
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