Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery • Preston Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen within our Neurosurgery department, based at the Royal Preston Hospital, for a Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar Grade) to commence in post as soon as possible. The post is part of the middle-grade neurosurgical on-call, which is currently a 1:12 Partial-Shift rota. However, this may be subject to change and regular monitoring. and basic pay is in line with Nodal Point 4 (MT04) which is £55,329 per annum. You will be based at the Royal Preston Hospital. You will have responsibility delegated to you by the consultants, for the training and supervision of staff, including junior medical staff who work with you and you will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. The Royal Preston Hospital is a designated Trauma Centre. The Contract of employment will be for fixed term of 12 months in the first instance, potentially renewable for up to 2 years. Although these are not formal training posts, this post will allow you full opportunities for training in a structured fashion similar to recognised training posts, including attending clinics and theatres. Please see the Job description for full details and person specifications. Main duties of the job You will be working at registrar level to ensure effective delivery of clinical care within the department. This post is for an experienced neurosurgical trainee able to work at registrar level. It offers significant surgical and clinical exposure to enhance experience and will provide opportunities for training and career advancement. Educational and research activity will be encouraged. This post is ideal for a senior trainee approaching CCT or aiming to apply for CESR. You will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the services and will share with other practitioners in the medical contribution to management. Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are. The Department is staffed by 12 Consultants; there are 12 Middle Grades which include 4 Training posts (ST4-8) and 6 non-training Trust appointments, one Research Fellow and one Spinal Fellow. They rotate between each Consultant/team every six months. There are 3 ST1-3 and 5 Clinical Fellows who take part in the 1:8 rota. The role is supported by Nurse Practitioners. About us Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the major acute trusts in the Northwest, with all of the usual specialties on site, as well as being a Tertiary Centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in the Departments of Neurosciences, Nephrology, Oncology, Plastic Surgery and Burns. Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of service, you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instruction of the Trust. You must ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. All medical and dental staff are expected to comply with appropriate health and safety policies. Secretarial support and office accommodation will be provided. Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on: What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team Person Specification Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MRCS or equivalent Desirable Higher neurosurgical degree - FRCS(Neuro.Surg) or equivalent Experience & Skills Essential Minimum of 4 year's experience in Neurosurgery - equivalent to ST4 or beyond Ability to manage acute on-call referrals Experience in emergency neurosurgical operating procedures Desirable Registrar level experience Previous UK experience Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit Interest in teaching Personal Essential Examples of effective communication skills / Team-working Evidence of good organisation skills Works well within a multidisciplinary environment Person Specification Health Essential Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MRCS or equivalent Desirable Higher neurosurgical degree - FRCS(Neuro.Surg) or equivalent Experience & Skills Essential Minimum of 4 year's experience in Neurosurgery - equivalent to ST4 or beyond Ability to manage acute on-call referrals Experience in emergency neurosurgical operating procedures Desirable Registrar level experience Previous UK experience Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit Interest in teaching Personal Essential Examples of effective communication skills / Team-working Evidence of good organisation skills Works well within a multidisciplinary environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . 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. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . 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. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website "}