Job summarySheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual on a whole-time basis as LAS Specialty Registrar (ST3+) in Neurosurgery for covering a
Maternity Leave vacancy. The tenure of the post will be fixed term from
as soon as possible until
12 September 2027.This is a post designed to support the Neurosurgical team, based predominantly at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. The successful post holder will work alongside Trainee doctors at the same level attending clinics, theatres & ward rounds. A full shift out of hours working pattern is in operation in line with service requirements.
The post does not attract a National Training Number. However reasonable support will be available for appointees to pursue respective training needs identified. The duties of this post are equivalent to an ST3+ trainee in Neurosurgery.
Main duties of the jobThis Sheffield Neurosurgical Department is a regional unit serving a population of approximately 2.2 million covering South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, and North Lincolnshire. The Adult Neurosurgical Service is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital with a 54 bed unit, including a 7 bed Neuro-Critical care and a 13 bed HDU. The Paediatric Neurosurgical Service is separately located at Sheffield Children's Hospital immediately adjacent to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The Sheffield Neurosurgical Unit also includes the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery which comprises two gamma knives, including a Lexsell Perfexion. In 2009/10, just over 1900 adult and 250 paediatric neurosurgical operations were performed, as well as approximately 900 gamma knife treatments.
About usYou will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job responsibilitiesThe appointee will be responsible in their duties to all the Consultant Neurosurgeons and in some specific aspects of duties to any person that may be nominated by them.
Clinical- To provide the day to day clinical care of the neurosurgical patients which he/she is assigned.
- To take part on ward rounds - daily business ward rounds and additional Consultant ward rounds.
- To assist at or perform various operations within his/her range of competence.
- To attend outpatient clinics as required.
- To provide out of hours services in rotation with other members of the junior staff.
- To undertake any specific clinical and related responsibilities delegated to him/her by the Consultant Neurosurgeons.
- To teach junior doctors, undergraduate medical students, nursing and other paraclinical staff as appropriate.
- To take part and present cases at joint weekly departmental (Neurosciences, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology) and MDT meetings, at the regular Audit meetings, at the weekly Neurosurgical Trainees Teaching, and on the weekly Grand Round.
- To record relevant clinical details and maintain accurate case notes for patients admitted under the care of his/her firm. To summarise the clinical findings on presentation of all emergency patients admitted when working out of hours (full shift)
- To prepare detailed operation notes on the day surgery is performed with short, relevant pre-operative clinical data.
- To prepare discharge summaries on the day of discharge.
- To deal with outpatient and other correspondence in an appropriate and timely manner.
Participation will be expected in the neurosurgical teaching programmes (including audit) and also to attend counselling sessions and professional review.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MRCS
- ATLS
Desirable- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
- ALS
Clinical experienceEssential- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 or more years of Neurosurgery Experience.
- Completed ST2 equivalent competencies
Desirable- Minimum one year NHS Neurosurgery Experience
ResearchEssential- Willingness to contribute to research activities
Teaching and trainingEssential- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Management and AdministrationEssential- Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
Personal attributesEssential- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
