Job Description

For the purposes of this job description this clinical fellowship is intended to allow an experienced neurosurgical trainee to obtain experience over one year in a sub-specialist interest within neurosurgery. This is a Royal College of Surgeons approved fellowship. This post will provide experience sufficient to allow a successful fellow to offer himself/herself for appointment to a consultant position involving a substantial commitment to this specialist area of neurosurgery. To achieve this the trainee will be given experience in the following broad areas.



1 The assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with brain and CNS tumours, including experience of the operative techniques involved in treating these patients such as stereotaxy, image guidance, awake craniotomies, intra-operative neuro-monitoring and radiosurgery.



2 The opportunity to conduct research into neuro-oncology and publish research papers in peer reviewed journals.



3 The participation in a multi-disciplinary team consisting of neurosurgeons, oncologists, neuroradiologists, neurologists, neuropathologists, psychologists, palliative care physicians, allied health professional and specialist nurses.



4 The fellow is expected to spend designated time in the specialist neuro-pathology laboratory to observe and learn molecular aspects of neuro-oncology.



5 The fellow is expected to spend designated time with the oncologists to learn the non surgical management of patients with CNS tumour.



6 The fellow will be expected to assist and in time perform (depending on his/her level of experience) the majority of the oncology neurosurgical cases.



7 The fellow will also be expected to attend one or two national/ international meetings each year and present abstracts



The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



The Fellow's duties will comprise assistance with the care of patients on the wards, assistance in the operating theatre, attendance at appropriate clinics and review of appropriate literature and clinical data. A timetable for these activities is set out below.



In addition, the Fellow will be given an opportunity to take part in the general neurosurgical activities, and will contribute to the SpR duty rota.