Job summary Applications are invited to apply for the above Consultant post in the Department of Neurosurgery based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford.The successful applicant will join a team of currently 13 substantive Adult and 4 PaediatricNeurosurgery Consultants.
The focus of the post will be the management of Emergency and Elective Neurosurgical patients in Skull Base Neurosurgery.
Appropriate administrative support will be provided for this post.The Neurosurgical Department has Academic and Clinical Training programmes.
The applicant will be involved in the teaching of both under- and post-graduates and training Specialist Registrars and Neurovascular Fellows.
Close clinical ties with our Paediatric Neurosurgery colleagues exist, and teaching/audit is done jointly with the Paediatric Neurosurgery service.
Applicants should possess full neurosurgical training (FRCS (SN) or equivalent), and subspeciality fellowship level training in Skull Base Surgery.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will take part in a 1:11 on call rota with prospective coverThe postholder's duties will be to provide in and outpatient care for Neurosurgical patients both Emergency and Elective, and subspecialty Skull base patients.
Close working relationships with other members of the Neurosciences team will be necessary, this includes the Neuroradiology and Neurointensive care teams, the Skull Base MDTs, and Specialist Advanced Nurse Practitioners / OTs / Physiotherapists / Speech Therapists.
The post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching undergraduate clinical students, training junior doctors, multidisciplinary teaching and in clinical examinations.
It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity.
The post-holder's contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country.
It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
Find out more The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for further information regarding duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Full GMC registration with licence to practise FRCS (SN) or equivalent Desirable Higher medical degree On GMC specialist register Experience Essential Extensive training and experience in general adult neurosurgery.
Fellowship (s) in Skull Base Neurosurgery.
Evidence of ability to make independent decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Desirable Experience in complex skull base approaches.
Experience in the NF2 service.
Previous experience at Consultant Neurosurgeon level Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to lead a team of professionals Effective administrative and time management skills.
Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to Clinical Governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities Experience of conducting clinical audits Desirable Experience in complex skull base approaches.
Experience in the NF2 service.
Previous experience at Consultant Neurosurgeon level Leadership Qualification Management qualification Teamworking qualification or course completed Training or experience in communication skills Education qualification Interest in teaching with portfolio of teaching and training achievements.