Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of doctors. You will be expected to be involved fully on our rolling on-call rota based at both the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital(s) and will have equal access to training opportunities in clinics, theatres and wards. Post-holders will need to be enthusiastic to learn and be involved in all aspects of the departments work. You will be expected to proactively contribute to the department’s research activities which are regionally renowned. The department will support all attempts to be involved or initiate research projects to completion and publication
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will cover both elective and emergency adult neurosurgery and spinal conditions working on wards, theatres and emergency department. This is an excellent opportunity for the junior doctors who aspire to become neurosurgeons or a career in Neurosciences or related specialities including Neurology, Neuro-radiology or Neuropsychology, ENT or Maxillo-Facial surgery. All our posts are well supported and closely supervised by consultants and the successful post holders will be assigned to an Educational and Clinical supervisor and will have regular career progress supervision. The trust strongly support teaching and training and the post holders will be encouraged to attend the MRCS exam preparation sessions organised by the Core Surgical training programme.
About us
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out our Patient First approach that runs through our core as you’ll get to know us better through this, our equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing.
Date posted
16 November 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor – other
Salary
£33,790 to £53,132 a year dependant on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
379-MHRRED172
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to participate in the full range of training opportunities this unit offer. Previous trainees in post have secured prestigious specialist training posts against strong competition.
Each week day starts with a 08.00 am clinico-radiological conference in which trainees present referrals from the previous day, interpret imaging and formulate management plans under the guidance of consultant neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists. Trainees are encouraged to present the patients they have admitted or had contact with and this gives the opportunity to enhance presentation skills and also participate in discussions regarding patient management. All trainees are expected to follow a rota which lists their duties for the day which includes ward work, preadmission clinics, attendance at consultant clinics and at specialist clinics, and the operating theatre. They are also encouraged to perform simple surgical procedures under supervision. The post also involves managing patients in the intensive care unit and gives the opportunity of training in neuro-intensive care. Trainees are also encouraged to take part in teaching of Undergraduates form the Brighton School of Medicine.
The trainee will work in teams to help support the 10 neurosurgeons and will assist in the preparation of urgent and elective cases for neurosurgery both on the ward and in clinics. Every effort is made to facilitate exposure of the junior trainees to surgical cases in theatre (in and out of hours). Daily ward rounds afford the opportunity for informal teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to participate in the full range of training opportunities this unit offer. Previous trainees in post have secured prestigious specialist training posts against strong competition.
Each week day starts with a 08.00 am clinico-radiological conference in which trainees present referrals from the previous day, interpret imaging and formulate management plans under the guidance of consultant neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists. Trainees are encouraged to present the patients they have admitted or had contact with and this gives the opportunity to enhance presentation skills and also participate in discussions regarding patient management. All trainees are expected to follow a rota which lists their duties for the day which includes ward work, preadmission clinics, attendance at consultant clinics and at specialist clinics, and the operating theatre. They are also encouraged to perform simple surgical procedures under supervision. The post also involves managing patients in the intensive care unit and gives the opportunity of training in neuro-intensive care. Trainees are also encouraged to take part in teaching of Undergraduates form the Brighton School of Medicine.
The trainee will work in teams to help support the 10 neurosurgeons and will assist in the preparation of urgent and elective cases for neurosurgery both on the ward and in clinics. Every effort is made to facilitate exposure of the junior trainees to surgical cases in theatre (in and out of hours). Daily ward rounds afford the opportunity for informal teaching.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
Desirable
Teaching Skills
Essential
Desirable
Academic and Research
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
Desirable
Teaching Skills
Essential
Desirable
Academic and Research
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
