Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Consultant Neurosurgeon with a subspecialty interest in Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic Functional and Epilepsy Surgery neurosurgical team consisting of two Consultant Neurosurgeons, four Neurologists, two neuroradiologists, one clinical neuropsychologist, one neuropsychiatrist, one clinical neurophysiologist and three Clinical Nurse Specialists. With Prof Gray, you will deliver part of the epilepsy surgery programme. As part of the Advanced Neurotherapies Centre Clinical Trials Team you will be part of the clinical and operative surgical team delivering Gene and Cell therapies to the human brain using state-of-the-art intraoperative MR stereotactic techniques.
The South Wales Epilepsy Surgery service covers a population of 2.5 million, includes dedicated epilepsy, first seizure and epilepsy surgery clinics and a fortnightly Epilepsy Surgery MDT, supported by neurosurgery, epileptology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neurophysiology, neuropsychiatry and nuclear medicine. There are three epilepsy clinical nurse specialists. We have a dedicated Videotelemetry suite for scalp and intracranial recording and a Renishaw Neuromate Robotic system for SEEG implantation. We also have a Clearpoint Neuro intra-operative MRI stereotactic system for gene therapy delivery in one of our 3T MR scanners.
Main duties of the jobThe Academic Unit of Neurosciences within Cardiff University's Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences includes four Professors and two Senior Lecturers. A broad portfolio of research is undertaken including stem cell and neural transplantation and gene therapy delivery for neurodegenerative diseases (Huntington's and Parkinson's Diseases) and epilepsy, as well as translational research using living human brain tissue, neurogenetics, and neuroepidemiology. Cardiff University's Advanced Neurotherapies Centre hosts a dedicated Clinical Research Facility in the department, as well as a human tissue lab and the Wales Neurosciences Tissue Research Biobank. Close academic links are enjoyed with the University Schools of Biosciences and Psychological Medicine and advanced MR imaging (CUBRIC). Cardiff and Vale UHB has a major R&D role and supports opportunities to develop clinical research studies including therapeutic trials. The Neurosurgery Department is currently the only UK centre delivering gene therapies to patients in first-in-human trials. The UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has a major R&D role and supports opportunities to develop clinical research studies including therapeutic trials. The UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence.
About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is
"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
QualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC Specialist Register for Neurosurgery / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme
- Up-to-date with GCP certification
ExperienceEssential- Competency in general and emergency neurosurgical procedures
- Experience and competency in epilepsy surgery
- Previous neurosurgical experience and competency with image-guided neurosurgical systems
Desirable- Completion of a post-CCT Fellowship in Epilepsy Surgery
SkillsEssential- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
ResearchEssential- Ability to critically appraise research
Desirable- Evidence of active research interests
TeachingEssential- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable- Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
ManagementEssential- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Desirable- Evidence of management training
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. 
