Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1- ST2) in Neurosurgery

Barts Health NHS Trust - Neurosurgery SHO Recruiting Neurosurgical ST1-2 Trust Doctor
The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: The salary is based on your nodal point on the MN35 payscale (capped at ST2). The banding for this job is currently 50%
The Royal London Hospital is one of the UK's busiest and oldest teaching hospitals, operating in purpose built facilities close to the historic site in Whitechapel, East London. As well as Europe's largest Neuro-Trauma service, the Department of Neurosurgery provides a full range of sub-specialties, including Neuro-Oncology, Complex Spine, Neurovascular, Functional, Neuro-Modulation for Pain, Complex Hydrocephalus and Craniofacial Reconstruction. The Neurosurgeons are supported by a comprehensive Clinical Neurophysiology department (including intraoperative monitoring), dedicated Consultant Neuro-Radiologists, Neuro-intensive care (including a Neuro-Monitored unit within the department), Neurologists and a Hyper-Acute Thrombectomy Service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the firm of ST1-2. The successful candidate will work within a team providing neurosurgical care for neurosurgery in patients and conduct the daily ward round with them. Additional time within the weekly rota will be made available for attending theatre lists and outpatient clinics, depending upon the training requirements of the individual candidate.

The post holder will participate in the ST 1-2 (SHO) on-call rota which is currently as a 1 in 11 full-shift on call which is fully compliant with EWTD.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Current GMC registration with a license to practice

Desirable

• BSc
• MRCS

Knowledge/ Specialist clinical expertise

Essential

• An interest in neurosurgery
• An interest in the management of head injury

Desirable

• Experience in neurosurgery at ST 1-2 (SHO) level
• Research in neurosciences related subjects

Training Expected

Essential

• ALS

Desirable

• ATLS

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• An interest in clinical audit and research

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Evidence of academic work outside MBBS course

Desirable

• MD / PhD

Research/Publications

Desirable

• Prizes
• Peer reviewed publications reflecting audit or research

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
• IT literate

Desirable

• Familiarity with databases

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and dependable

Desirable

• Creative
• Adaptable
• Flexible

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