Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosurgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Fixed funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-5482-A
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £70,425 plus London weighting (Check JD for on call commitments)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellowship – Functional Neurosurgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)
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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellowship in Movement Disorders/Functional Neurosurgery. This is a full time post based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), which is part of University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. It is also closely associated with the Institute of Neurology (ION). Together, the NHNN and ION are regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK. The Unit for Functional Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive elective neurological and neurosurgical service for the UCLH Trust, a large area of North Central and West London and its associated hospitals and the local community/GPs. In addition, there are large numbers of National and International referrals to specialist Neurosurgical services.
This post offers a unique opportunity as the successful candidate will be an integral part of the Functional Neurosurgical Unit. The post is fixed term for 1 year which is suitable for a neurology trainee who wishes to develop their skills and gain experience of movement disorders/functional neurosurgery in a major centre of excellence.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities of the post include participation in neurology clinics, performing levodopa challenges and post-operative management of Functional Neurosurgical patients and being an integral member of Functional Neurosurgical multidisciplinary team. There is an expectation that you would have dedicated time for professional supervision and development of trainee/junior doctors within the department, undertake research, publish in peer reviewed journals and present at National &/or international conferences. The post is an ideal stepping-stone for an experienced trainee to gain further experience in neurovascular surgery.
We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate.
The fellowship is expected to be for 12 months duration from the 1st of December 2025.
For any queries that cannot be answered by the methods above please contact [email protected]
Working for our organisation
University 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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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 responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Doctors who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK and whose employment will require Tier 2 sponsorship are subject to the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT). Applicants may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post. Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office’s UK Border Agency by e-mail: [email protected].
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*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 specification
Qualifications / Certification
Essential criteria
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Completed general medical training
- On GMC register
- FRCS (SN) or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience in General Neurosurgery (at least 6 years at registrar/resident level)
- Evidence of experience in Movement Disorders/Functional Neurosurgery
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Intention to Sub-Specialise in Movement Disorders/Functional Neurosurgery
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Academic Skills
Essential 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 involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
- 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
- Evidence of achievement outside medicine
Skills/Understanding
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written
- 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
Knowledge
Essential 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
General
Essential 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
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
- Jadwiga Siwczak
- Job title
- Recruitment Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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