• Job Description

  Req#: C9328-24-0520?language=en&page=120&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Trust Grade Doctor CT1 level

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Grade Doctor in Neurosurgery at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

  South Tees NHS Trust is one of the largest in the country, comprising of the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. The James Cook University Hospital is a major tertiary and teaching centre with over 1,000 beds, serving a largely urban population. It provides comprehensive regional specialties including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmic Surgery. It is a regional centre for Spinal Cord Injury, Upper GI and Vascular Surgery. All other major specialties are catered for. The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, serves a population of 120,000 covering 1,000 sq miles of rural North Yorkshire, and provides local medical services for the area. The hospital has recently undergone major re-development.

  Main duties of the job

  Operating Theatre

  There are 18 Neurosurgical lists per week, some of which the successful candidate will be expected to attend. It is expected that they should assist the Consultants with major surgery and will be trained to perform all types of neurosurgical procedure under the close guidance of their Consultants.

  Teaching

  The successful candidate in conjunction with the Higher Specialist Trainees is expected to teach their junior colleagues and nurses at all times. The department also teaches medical students. The appointee will be expected to take part in this teaching activity, particularly bedside teaching in the department.

  Ward Duties

  Most routine work is carried out by the FY2/ST trainees with whom the Trust Grade Doctor should work closely. It is an important part of the post holder's duties to supervise the FY2 Trainees. The Higher Specialist Trainees and Trust Grade Doctors are expected to carry out a daily ward round attended by the 9 ST2/3/FY2 Doctors and the nurse in charge of the ward.

  Study/Research/Audit

  Time spent in the Neurosurgical department is recognised for the requirements of the final FRCS. The study and research days will include responsibility for continuing professional development and appointees will be required to keep a portfolio including operative logbook and performance review. They will be expected to become involved in the collection and presentation of audit and outcome specific data.

  About us

  The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the North and Scotland, the Lake District or the South by road, rail or air.

  Whilst not recognised for training purposes, we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. All candidates must be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council. There is a well-established FY2/ST and Specialist Registrar training program and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated for educational activities to broaden the horizon of the candidate.

  Date posted

  28 March 2024

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £43,923 a year Work schedule as per 2016 contract

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  328-SC-MED-0331

  Job locations

  James Cook University Hospital

  Middlesbrough

  TS4 3BW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oFull registration with the General Medical Council

  Training

  Essential

  • oAt least 12 months Foundation Neurosurgery experience

  Desirable

  • oAttendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings. ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status

  Experience

  Essential

  • oClinical - A range of Neurosurgery experience
  • oClinical - Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
  • oAudit - Experience of clinical audit. Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings

  Desirable

  • oAn understanding of clinical governance

  Teaching

  Essential

  • oExperience of teaching medical and other staff

  Desirable

  • oBmed Sci preferred Demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects

  Professional Interests

  Essential

  • oCommitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature

  Desirable

  • oMembership of appropriate professional society(s).

  Personal Skills

  Essential

  • oAbility to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • oExperience in supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
  • oAbility to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required
  • oAbility to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oFull registration with the General Medical Council

  Training

  Essential

  • oAt least 12 months Foundation Neurosurgery experience

  Desirable

  • oAttendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings. ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status

  Experience

  Essential

  • oClinical - A range of Neurosurgery experience
  • oClinical - Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
  • oAudit - Experience of clinical audit. Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings

  Desirable

  • oAn understanding of clinical governance

  Teaching

  Essential

  • oExperience of teaching medical and other staff

  Desirable

  • oBmed Sci preferred Demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects

  Professional Interests

  Essential

  • oCommitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature

  Desirable

  • oMembership of appropriate professional society(s).

  Personal Skills

  Essential

  • oAbility to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives, and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • oExperience in supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
  • oAbility to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative, whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required
  • oAbility to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines

  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

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  James Cook University Hospital

  Middlesbrough

  TS4 3BW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  James Cook University Hospital

  Middlesbrough

  TS4 3BW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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