Job summary
Are you looking to progress your career in Neurosurgery whilst working at a major London teaching hospital? This is an exciting time for you to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a trust grade doctor and become part of our Locally Employed Doctors (LED) Programme.
We are recruiting for ST1/2 equivalent surgical rotations. Suitable candidates will have completed Foundation Training or equivalent and have a keen interest in Neurosurgery.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust with access to world class training facilities. The surgical rotations commence on August 2nd 2023 for 2 years until 5th August 2025 and are designed so you can obtain core surgical training equivalence in Neurosurgery (but are not a numbered training post).
Successful candidates will have
- A named Educational Supervisor for the duration of their post
- 10 days study leave/£400 study leave budget per annum
- Paid access to the ISCP e-portfolio
- Interim Progress Reports and an Annual Review (ARCP) Process
- Access to opportunities for quality improvement, research and relevant teaching
- The Imperial College Department of Surgery and Cancer will offer trainees on this rotation a £7325Scholarship to support the second year of their MSc in Surgical Innovation programme .
- A rotational programme overseen by Locally Employed Doctor Training Programme Director, Dr Dheeraj Kalladka, and supported by Jennifer Shelden, Programme Manager
Main duties of the job
Neurosurgery – Locally Employed Doctor Surgery Rotation
Year 1, Neurosurgery/ITU/Neurology and Year 2, Neurosurgery/ENT (Year 1, 3, 4 month posts and year 2, 2, 6 month posts).
NB order of posts in each year of any given rotation may vary (e.g. the rotation will start in either Neurosurgery, Neurology of ITU).
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that not all posts are in all rotations please see the rotational information outlined under main duties of the role.
Neurosurgery
The West London Neurosciences Centre serves a population of approximately 2.2 million people living in the North West Thames region and beyond and forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and now encompasses three sites (Charing Cross, St. Marys and Hammersmith Hospitals). We offer a full range of neurological and neurosurgical services supported by a neurophysiology service and specialist neuroradiology support, including interventional neuroradiology. Our services are closely integrated with the Major Trauma Centre at St. Marys Hospital, and with the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at Charing Cross Hospital.
The duties are performed mainly at Charing Cross Hospital, but with rostered weeks at St Marys for exposure to non-vascular acute neurosurgery. The post holder will be expected to partake in teaching sessions with preparation of case presentations as dictated by the teaching rota. The post provides excellent experience in acute Neurosurgery and is suitable for those considering a career in Neurosurgery, for trainees in other surgical specialities where Neurosurgical experience would be an advantage. Duties involve the routine admission and organisation of investigations of both elective and emergency admissions as well as coordinating the discharge of patients either to home or the referring hospitals, ensuring that the relevant information such as discharge letters and x-rays are study leave. There are weekly MDT meetings with Neuroradiology, Pathology, Neuro-oncology and Neurosurgery.
Neurology
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate wanting to gain experience in both general and sub-specialty Neurology in a regional neuroscience centre, with a particular emphasis on training in neurological infections including HIV-related neurological disorders.
Intensive Care Medicine (as part of the Neurosurgery rotation)
Based in the Intensive Care Unit at the Charing Cross Hospital, our dedicated intensive care team includes medical staff, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, who provide care for patients affected by a range of serious health conditions.
ENT
The ENT/Head and Neck department serves a population of approximately 2.8 million people living in the North West Thames region, and beyond. The Department also has an extremely busy outpatient service that sees over 15,000 new, and 20,000 follow up outpatients each year. As well as general ENT work in adults and children the department manages a significant majority of the major complex head and neck cases in West Central London and North West Thames.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that not all posts are in all rotations please see the rotational information outlined under main duties of the role.
Neurosurgery
The West London Neurosciences Centre serves a population of approximately 2.2 million people living in the North West Thames region and beyond and forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and now encompasses three sites (Charing Cross, St. Marys and Hammersmith Hospitals). We offer a full range of neurological and neurosurgical services supported by a neurophysiology service and specialist neuroradiology support, including interventional neuroradiology. Our services are closely integrated with the Major Trauma Centre at St. Marys Hospital, and with the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at Charing Cross Hospital.
The duties are performed mainly at Charing Cross Hospital, but with rostered weeks at St Marys for exposure to non-vascular acute neurosurgery. The post holder will be expected to partake in teaching sessions with preparation of case presentations as dictated by the teaching rota. The post provides excellent experience in acute Neurosurgery and is suitable for those considering a career in Neurosurgery, for trainees in other surgical specialities where Neurosurgical experience would be an advantage. Duties involve the routine admission and organisation of investigations of both elective and emergency admissions as well as coordinating the discharge of patients either to home or the referring hospitals, ensuring that the relevant information such as discharge letters and x-rays are study leave. There are weekly MDT meetings with Neuroradiology, Pathology, Neuro-oncology and Neurosurgery.
Neurology
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate wanting to gain experience in both general and sub-specialty Neurology in a regional neuroscience centre, with a particular emphasis on training in neurological infections including HIV-related neurological disorders.
Intensive Care Medicine (as part of the Neurosurgery rotation)
Based in the Intensive Care Unit at the Charing Cross Hospital, our dedicated intensive care team includes medical staff, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, who provide care for patients affected by a range of serious health conditions.
ENT
The ENT/Head and Neck department serves a population of approximately 2.8 million people living in the North West Thames region, and beyond. The Department also has an extremely busy outpatient service that sees over 15,000 new, and 20,000 follow up outpatients each year. As well as general ENT work in adults and children the department manages a significant majority of the major complex head and neck cases in West Central London and North West Thames.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Have evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills course or equivalent with a valid certificate
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialties as outlined by the job description
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capability to carry out relevant clinical procedures to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- At least 12 months’ relevant experience following award of medical qualification
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- Evidence of continuing professional development consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to and experience of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or medical undergraduates
- Demonstrates a general understanding of NHS management a resource
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
- Evidence of academic and clinical teamwork
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Have evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills course or equivalent with a valid certificate
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Relevant experience in specialty / Sub-specialty
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialties as outlined by the job description
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capability to carry out relevant clinical procedures to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- At least 12 months’ relevant experience following award of medical qualification
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- Evidence of continuing professional development consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstrates an ability to and experience of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or medical undergraduates
- Demonstrates a general understanding of NHS management a resource
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
- Evidence of academic and clinical teamwork
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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 (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
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).
