Applicationsare invited for the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, atLeeds General Infirmary.
Thesuccessful applicant(s) will join a large and enthusiastic neurosurgical team,offering a comprehensive neurosurgical service to the people of West Yorkshireand beyond.
Therole sits exclusively within the neurosurgical department which has threeinpatient wards, a neuro HDU and dedicated neuro ICU. The Department offers thefull range of neurological surgery, including neurovascular, skull base,neuro-oncology and spinal neurosurgery.
Thesuccessful candidate will work on the neurosurgical wards (including neurocritical care) and will, alongside the ACPs, provide the daily medical cover tothe neurosurgical inpatients. Neurosurgical JCFs also contribute to a fullshift pattern of on-call cover, including nights and weekends. This willinclude the assessment and treatment of acutely admitted neurosurgicalpatients.
Therewill be opportunity to attend neurosurgical clinics, MDTs and theatre lists(acute and elective). Formal and informal teaching is provided; in theatre andoutside of theatre. There are numerous research opportunities within theDepartment. A study leave budget is available, to assist with careerprogression.
Manyprevious post-holders have gone on to successfully secure NTN training posts,both in neurosurgery and elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Wardwork. Attend daily business ward rounds, clerk routine admissions and toimplement the instructions of the senior medical staff. Ensure that electiveand acute patients are appropriately prepared for the operating theatre. Ensure that post-operative care in the adultward and the High Dependency Unit is undertaken accordingly. Take part in theon call full shift system rota.
Operating
Undersenior guidance, the Junior Clinical Fellows will have the opportunity toperform some emergency and elective operations.Attendance at routine operating is encouraged.
JuniorClinical Fellows should attend the follow-up clinics are encouraged to attendnew patient clinics primarily for teaching purposes.
Administration
JuniorClinical Fellows assist in the preparation of discharge summaries and forcoding data for audit purposes.
Teaching
Instructingnursing staff. Assisting of 5th yearmedical students during their neurosurgical clerkships is also encouraged.
Research
Opportunitiesto pursue individual line of research or assist in those already in progress inthe department. Encouragement will begiven to prepare reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Studyand Training
Thisis a non-training post. However, the experience gained will be the same as thetrainees. The post-holder will get equalaccess to training opportunities including access to theatres and clinics andneuro-HDU on an equal rotational basis
About us
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. TheNeurosurgical Department sits within the Neurosciences CSU, which alsoincludes: neurology, stroke medicine, orthopaedic spinal surgery and painservices. The Department caters to a catchment population of in excess of 3million people.
Leedshas a strong reputation for training, indeed numerous previous post-holdershave gone on to successfully secure training posts.
Thesenior medical staff are friendly and approachable and will provide careeradvice/support, educational supervision and are all happy to be directlyapproached by enthusiastic junior doctors. We make every effort to ensure thatboth training grade and non-training grade doctors are treated equitably.
LeedsNeurosurgery is a fantastic department in which to work and many of our formertrainees now work here, as consultants!
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job responsibilities
Theposition of neurosurgical JCF will suit any motivated and enthusiastic juniordoctor; whether they wish to pursue a career in neurosciences or simply want tolearn more about this fascinating specialty.
Workingin such a busy department allows for the rapid acquisition and honing ofpractical skills (lumbar puncture, lumbar drain insertion, CSF sampling,arterial line insertion, etc) and we see the clinical confidence of our juniordoctors skyrocket, when they join our team.
Juniordoctors are actively encouraged to attend theatres, in order to broaden theirknowledge and to get directly involved with neurosurgical procedures, duringtheir time in Leeds.
TheDepartment is led by 15 Substantive and 2 Locum Consultant Neurosurgeons. The Neurosurgeons work with the OrthopaedicSpinal Surgeons to provide an integrated spinal service. The NeurosurgicalConsultants each have a comprehensive general Neurosurgical commitment, as wellas particular subspecialty interests.
MrK Deniz (Clinical Lead) - Vascularand Skull Base Neurosurgery
MissChave-Cox - Paediatric,Oncology, craniofacial Neurosurgery
MrJ Goodden - Paediatric, Oncology andSpasticity Neurosurgery
MrA Tyagi - Paediatric,Vascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery
MrG Sivakumar - Paediatric,Functional & Oncology Neurosurgery
MrI Anderson - Vascular and Skull BaseNeurosurgery
MrR Corns - Adult Oncologyand Trauma Neurosurgery
MrR Mathew - Adult Oncology and AcademicNeurosurgery
MrJ Livermore (Junior Dr Lead) - Adultoncology and Spine Neurosurgery
MrN Phillips - Pituitary and Skull BaseNeurosurgery
MrA Sheikh - Vascular,Pituitary and Skull Base Neurosurgery
MrS Selvanathan - SpinalNeurosurgery
Juniormedical cover is provided by two tiers; higher surgical trainees (formerlyknown as registrars and senior clinical fellows) and lower surgical trainees(formerly known as SHOs and junior clinical fellows).
Thisposition forms part of the lower surgical trainee cohort, however there will bethe opportunity for suitably experienced doctors to step up to the highersurgical trainee cohort, subject to the availability of any higher positionsand demonstration of outstanding performance at the lower surgical traineelevel.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
* Ability to prioritise clinical need
* Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
* Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
* Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
* Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
* At least 2 years experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
* Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
* Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
* Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
* Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
* focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
* demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
* Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
* Evidence of feedback for teaching
* Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
* Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR
* Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of applicati
* Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Spea
* If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Experience
* Prior experience of working as a doctor in the NHS system for at least 12 months (excluding a clinical attachment or observership)
* 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
* make the care or your patient your first concern
* make the care or your patient your first concern
* provide a good standard of practice and care
* take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
* protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
* treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
* work in partnership with patients
* work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
* be honest and open and act with integrity
* never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
* never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
* Evidence of achievement of FY1&2 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
* Ability to provide complete details of employment history Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
* Prior experience working in neurosurgery or other allied specialty
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Additional Requirements
* Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
* Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in other
* Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
* Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members f
* Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, sho
* Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
* Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Is able to deliver good clinical care i
* Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for pat
* Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
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.
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