ST1/2 (Senior House Officer) Core Trainee - Neurosurgery

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Job overview

Applications are invited for three Clinical Research Fellow posts in Neurosurgery. These posts would be ideally suited to anyone with an interest in surgical technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, neurotechnology and simulation. They would be suitable for Trust SHO's or trainees, and the posts will commence in August 2025 for one year.

Clinical work will be carried out at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. Academic work will be carried out at the Surgical Technology at Queen Square Group (TeQ Group). It is closely associated with NHNN and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN), Hawkes Institute (surgical innovation centre), and the Francis Crick Institute. Together, the NHNN, UCL IoN, Hawkes Institute, and Francis Crick Institute provide an unparalleled opportunity for innovation in neurosurgery.

The post holders will work as a trust grade SHO working on a split pattern of clinical and research duties (80:20).

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties will include ward rounds and inpatient care as well as after hours on call duties. Although this is not an official training role, we believe training is important. This includes:

- Weekly seminars by speakers from within Queen Square;
- Monthly Brain School by invited consultant speakers from across London;
- Annual Victor Horsley lecture by prominent neurosurgeons from across the world;
- Priority access to the Queen Square Neurosurgical Review course, featuring an international faculty of more than 35 speakers;
- Specialty Research Group meetings, including vascular, skull base, hydrocephalus, functional, and pituitary meetings, that have resulted in numerous presentations and publications;
- Programme designed to help those applying for an ST1 national training number including a mock national selection event; and
- Access to the Medtronic drilling course.

The Fellows will also have the opportunity to gain extensive experience of applied translational research in one of several areas, depending on their preference, including: pituitary and skull base surgery; neuro-oncology; vascular surgery; and spinal surgery.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Eligibility, Qualifications and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

Desirable criteria

• MRCS(UK) full diploma or equivalent at time of appointment
• Language: 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: • That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or • Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Experience and Skills - Clinical

Essential criteria

• Evidence of experience in general neurosurgery/neurology
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)

Experience and Skills- Academic

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements and involvement in a formal research project
• Evidence of relevant academic publications
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• Evidence of a portfolio of audit projects including where the audit loop has been closed and there is evidence of learning of the principles of change management
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance

Personal

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement: • Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness: • Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: • Capacity to operate under pressure

Personal Management and Leadership Skills:

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources.
• Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
• IT Skills: • Demonstrates information technology skills
• Other: • Evidence of achievement outside medicine

Commitment to specialty

Essential criteria

• Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
• Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme

Desirable criteria

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 928.2KB)
• Functional requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)