Trust Doctor in Neurosurgery ST12

Job Description

TRUST DOCTOR IN NEUROSURGERY (ST1-2)REF. 317-TD-21-110We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.The post is to commence in April 2021 for 12 months.This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to gain skills in all aspects of the management of patients with acute and elective adult neurosurgical conditions. Successful candidates will be expected to assess and manage, with support of their seniors, patients presenting to the neurosurgical department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Candidates must be able to work as committed multidisciplinary team members, and be able to prioritise their workload.The successful candidate will be expected to attend the weekly teaching sessions, including journal club, as well as outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. Opportunities also exist for research and audit projects.As per the guidance from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), this post is not eligible for the Medical Training Initiative Scheme. To be considered for this post you must be able to obtain GMC registration without Royal College Sponsorship. Please refer to the General Medical Council website for further guidance on how to do this.The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. We have one of the highest numbers of specialist services of hospitals in the UK. With around 14,000 staff, the Newcastle Hospitals is one of the region’s major employers. We have a long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with our staff’s commitment to excellence reflected in our consistent performance at the highest level. We are committed to being an “employer of choice” offering our staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide “healthcare at its best – with people at our heart”.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr M Hussain, Consultant Neurosurgeon on , email Mohammed.Hussain56@nhs.net or the Directorate Management Office on .This post is subject to the rehabilitation of 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 Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.NO AGENCIES PLEASEThis post is subject to the rehabilitation of 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 Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions.To apply for this post, please visit NHS Jobs and complete the application form in full, please ensure that you provide references to cover the last 3 years. For any further queries, please contact Suzanne Evans, HR Advisor at Suzanne.Evans6@nhs.net quoting the post reference number.Closing Date: Midnight on the 8 February 2021Interview Date: TBC