Post CCT Clinical Fellow In Vascular Neurosurgery

Post CCT Clinical Fellow In Vascular Neurosurgery Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to appoint a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Neurosurgery to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. The post holder should have at least 4 years' worth of neurosurgical experience at a registrar level. This is a service post and is fixed term for 12 months (commencing in August 2025) in the first instance, this may be subject to review.

The post is suited for individuals who wish to further a career in Neuro-vascular subspecialty of Neurosurgery in the United Kingdom or overseas. 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 ST6+ trainee in Neurosurgery. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work mainly under supervision of the Neuro-vascular Team including Mr Andrew Bacon and Mr Kishor Choudhari. The post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending neuro-vascular clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.

Job responsibilities

• To provide the day to day clinical care of the neurosurgical patients which he/she is assigned.
• To take part on ward rounds - daily business ward rounds and additional Consultant ward rounds.
• To assist at or perform various operations within his/her range of competence.
• To attend outpatient clinics as required.
• To provide out of hours services in rotation with other members of the junior staff.
• To undertake any specific clinical and related responsibilities delegated to him/her by the Consultant Neurosurgeons.
• To teach junior doctors, undergraduate medical students, nursing and other paraclinical staff as appropriate.
• To take part and present cases at joint weekly departmental (Neurosciences, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology) and MDT meetings, at the regular Audit meetings, at the weekly Neurosurgical Trainees Teaching, and on the weekly Grand Round.
• To record relevant clinical details and maintain accurate case notes for patients admitted under the care of his/her firm. To summarise the clinical findings on presentation of all emergency patients admitted when working out of hours (full shift)
• To prepare detailed operation notes on the day surgery is performed with short, relevant pre-operative clinical data.
• To prepare discharge summaries on the day of discharge.
• To deal with outpatient and other correspondence in an appropriate and timely manner.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
• Have evidence of completion of FRCS (Surgical Neurology) or equivalent overseas qualifications in Neurosurgery
• Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees

Clinical experience

• CCT in Neurosurgery on ST6+ of Neurosurgery training or 4 years equivalent overseas Neurosurgical experience, at a registrar level.

Research

• Willingness to contribute to research activities

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
• Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Management and Administration

• Willing to contribute to service improvement & development

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Clinical governance and audit

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
• Active involvement in a clinical governance programme

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.