Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Junior Clinical Fellow within the Neurosurgical department s will be an ST1/2 equivalent position. This is a ward based medical Junior Clinical Fellow position and successful candidates will be exposed to the medical management of neurosurgical patients across our 46 bedded Neurosurgery unit including our Neurosurgical Enhanced Care Unit (NECU). Candidates are not required to have in-depth knowledge and experience of neurosurgery and will be provided with teaching and training throughout their role on the management of neurosurgical conditions.

Although this is not a training post, successful candidates will be given an Educational Supervisor and be expected to attend training sessions and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects. This position is available for immediate start, and successful candidates will work in a 1/10 on-call Rota, including night shifts, long days and weekends. There will also be an aspect of on-call cross cover with the neighboring Neurology team.

This would be a perfect opportunity to learn more about clinical neurosurgery and obtain F1 and F2 competencies ready to apply for training posts, or to simply learn important practical clinical skills in preparation for higher exams.

• Seeing acutely unwell patients
• Reviewing/ clerking neurosurgical patients
• Daily review of neurosurgery in-patients in conjunction with/ under the supervision of the consultant and SpR, including those out-lying on other wards
• Cannulating patients, and performing ward-based procedures such as Lumbar Punctures
• Ordering investigations and tests (and chasing these to ensure they are performed in a timely manner)
• Acknowledging and acting upon blood results in timely manner
• Preparing e-discharges and TTOs for patients
• Prescribing and reviewing medications
• Attending regular governance meetings such as QIPS and M&M and participate in quality improvement projects such as clinical audits. Expected attendance is 40 - 60%.
• To participate in the 1 in 10 on call rota for Neurosurgery.
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate medical records and adherence to Trust/national documentation standard.
• To communicate clearly with patients and relatives on aspects relating to their condition and treatment plans
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities.
• To see emergency admissions under the guidance of senior staff and ensure that proper notes are made, investigations instituted and treatment carried out under supervision.
• Take responsibility for improving and complying with practices including patient safety and infection control standards.