Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS foundation trust is looking to appoint two junior clinical fellow posts (ST1-2 level) in spinal surgery and neurosurgery.
Our department is the only tertiary centre in the region covering acute and elective services with a catchment area of 3 million across south and southwest of England. You will be covering the neurosciences wards including spine and neurosurgery. You will also be expected to perform the on call duties in the neurosciences department. The junior rota is well-supported with experienced nurse practitioners as well as junior doctors. Senior staff including SpRs and consultants are always available and provide close supervision during your rotation. There will be ample educational opportunities including theatre attendance, weekly teaching, monthly morbidity, and mortality meetings as well as clinics and MDTs.
Our spinal unit is a joint neurosurgery and orthopaedics surgery department. You will encounter patients from all disciplines from spinal tumours, degenerative spine disorders as well as adult deformities and trauma. The neurosurgery unit will also have the following sub-specialities i.e. neuro-oncology, functional, CSF and hydrocephalus as well as neurovascular and skull base.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
This post is designed for junior doctors who wish to develop their skills and gain experience of spinal surgery and neurosurgery in a major trauma centre.
Review of patients undergoing the appropriate Neurosurgery and spinal surgery pathway
Pre-Assessment of elective patients on the day of surgery
Preoperative and postoperative care of neurosurgery and spinal patients on the wards
Participation on the on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and night shifts
In addition, the appointee can dedicate time on a weekly basis towards research/audit relating to any subspecialty and can assist in the teaching of undergraduate medical student
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Applicants must have full GMC membership
Completion of FY2 competency or equivalent experience or at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience
ILS or ALS completion certificate
Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1203-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 3rd July 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Desirable
- Postgraduate -BSc (or other intercalated degree) other higher degrees (eg PhD)
- Undergraduate Awards
- MRCS or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neurosurgery
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- ALS
- ATLS
- Basic Surgical Skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD