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Job summary

Main area
Neurosurgery
Grade
MT04
Contract
12 months (12 months fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
218-T2-MED-7253830
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£61,825 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/06/2025 23:59

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Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuro-Oncology

MT04

Job overview

This post is aimed at a pre/post CCT Neurosurgeon who would like to gain additional experience/surgical skills in Neuro-oncology. This post has been developed to support the neuro-oncology service increase the outpatient and inpatient capacity to meet existing demand and growth for Neurosurgical services, across Coventry and Warwickshire. The post supports a 1:10 on call rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive Neurosurgery service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times. Whilst this position is not a formal RCS approved fellowship, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work alongside the existing Neuro-oncology surgeons to obtain experience and skills in a range of Neuro-oncology procedures (pending RCS approval) including:

·       Image guided brain biopsy.

·       Day case Neuro-oncology surgery.

·       Image guided Intra-axial brain tumour debulking/resection.

·       Ultrasound guided tumour resections.

·       5 ALA guided resections.

·       Awake craniotomy.

·       Cortical and subcortical mapping.

·       Resection of supratentorial, infratentorial and spinal benign lesions.

 Weekly attendance at Neuro-oncology MDT & Neuro-oncology Clinics with close liaison with Neuro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.

 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties of the Post

a)    Undertake appropriate audits in Neuro-oncology under supervision of the Neuro-oncology team – one Neuro-oncology audit is mandatory.

b)    Provide, and develop further with clinical colleagues, neurosurgical services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for patients.

c)    Attend Neurooncology clinics.

d)    Attend daily ward rounds for inpatients when onward duty.

e)    Facilitate timely discharge of patients.

f)      Participate in the consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.

g)    Participate in the development of the neurosurgery service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of neurosurgical conditions.

h)    Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.

i)      Participate in the on-call rota (includes prospective cover) so that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.

j)      Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.

k)    Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.

l)      Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Ensure attendance at appropriate governance meetings.

m)   Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review system.

n)    Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

o)    Accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.

p)    Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

q)    Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults is your responsibility. Familiarisation with and adherence to UHCW Safeguarding policies and Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Board procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is the participation in related mandatory training.

Person specification

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Knowledge/ Skills

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Teaching/ Education

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Personal Qualities

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

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.

Application numbers

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanda Holmes
Job title
Associate Group Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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