Applications are invited for the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, at Leeds General Infirmary.
The successful applicant(s) will join a large and enthusiastic neurosurgical team, offering a comprehensive neurosurgical service to the people of West Yorkshire and beyond.
The role sits exclusively within the neurosurgical department which has three inpatient wards, a neuro HDU and dedicated neuro ICU. The Department offers the full range of neurological surgery, including neurovascular, skull base, neuro-oncology and spinal neurosurgery.
The successful candidate will work on the neurosurgical wards (including neuro critical care) and will, alongside the ACPs, provide the daily medical cover to the neurosurgical inpatients. Neurosurgical JCFs also contribute to a full shift pattern of on‑call cover, including nights and weekends. This will include the assessment and treatment of acutely admitted neurosurgical patients.
There will be opportunity to attend neurosurgical clinics, MDTs and theatre lists (acute and elective). Formal and informal teaching is provided in theatre and outside of theatre. There are numerous research opportunities within the Department. A study leave budget is available to assist with career progression.
Many previous post‑holders have gone on to successfully secure NTN training posts, both in neurosurgery and elsewhere.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Ward work. Attend daily business ward rounds, clerk routine admissions and to implement the instructions of the senior medical staff. Ensure that elective and acute patients are appropriately prepared for the operating theatre. Ensure that post‑operative care in the adult ward and the High Dependency Unit is undertaken accordingly. Take part in the on call full shift system rota.
Operating
Under senior guidance, the Junior Clinical Fellows will have the opportunity to perform some emergency and elective operations. Attendance at routine operating is encouraged.
Out-Patients
Junior Clinical Fellows should attend the follow‑up clinics and are encouraged to attend new patient clinics primarily for teaching purposes.
Administration
Junior Clinical Fellows assist in the preparation of discharge summaries and for coding data for audit purposes.
Teaching
Instructing nursing staff. Assisting 5th year medical students during their neurosurgical clerkships is also encouraged.
Research
Opportunities to pursue individual lines of research or assist in those already in progress in the department. Encouragement will be given to prepare reports for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
Study and Training
This is a non‑training post. However, the experience gained will be the same as the trainees. The post‑holder will get equal access to training opportunities including access to theatres and clinics and neuro‑HDU on an equal rotational basis.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. The Neurosurgical Department sits within the Neurosciences CSU, which also includes neurology, stroke medicine, orthopaedic spinal surgery and pain services. The Department caters to a catchment population of in excess of 3 million people.
Leeds has a strong reputation for training, indeed numerous previous post‑holders have gone on to successfully secure training posts.
The senior medical staff are friendly and approachable and will provide career advice/support, educational supervision and are all happy to be directly approached by enthusiastic junior doctors. We make every effort to ensure that both training grade and non‑training grade doctors are treated equitably.
Leeds Neurosurgery is a fantastic department in which to work and many of our former trainees now work here, as consultants!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position of neurosurgical JCF will suit any motivated and enthusiastic junior doctor whether they wish to pursue a career in neurosciences or simply want to learn more about this fascinating specialty.
Working in such a busy department allows for the rapid acquisition and honing of practical skills (lumbar puncture, lumbar drain insertion, CSF sampling, arterial line insertion, etc) and we see the clinical confidence of our junior doctors skyrocket, when they join our team.
Junior doctors are actively encouraged to attend theatres, in order to broaden their knowledge and to get directly involved with neurosurgical procedures, during their time in Leeds.
The Department is led by 15 Substantive and 2 Locum Consultant Neurosurgeons. The Neurosurgeons work with the Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeons to provide an integrated spinal service. The Neurosurgical Consultants each have a comprehensive general Neurosurgical commitment, as well as particular subspecialty interests.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
* 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 or 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
Essential
* 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 following:
* 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 application.
* 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
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Prior experience working in neurosurgery or other allied specialty
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
* 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
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