Trust STR Higher (Non Training) in Neurosurgery

Trust STR Higher (Non Training) in Neurosurgery

We have a vacancy for a Trust Specialty Registrar in Neurosurgery, for a fixed term contract from as soon as possible, for a period of 6 months. The possibility of extension beyond this period is likely to be provided if progress is satisfactory. All applicants must be in possession of the essential qualifications for the post, as set out in the person specification, by the closing date.

Main duties of the job

The South West Neurosurgery Centre is based at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The Unit is a Major Trauma Centre and provides a comprehensive Neurosurgical Service to the population of Devon and Cornwall. The population of this area is approximately 1.8 million, but rises considerably during the summer months, with the influx of visitors from other parts of the U.K. and from abroad. Close links exist with the District General Hospitals situated in Truro, Barnstaple, Exeter, and Torbay.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

See Job Description and Person Specification for more information and for an informal discussion, please contact:

Sean Wills

Person Specification Application

• GMC
• PLAB
• OETS/IELTS

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.