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King’s and Queen Square Complex Spinal Neurosurgery SCF • London
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of King’s and Queen Square Complex Spinal Neurosurgery SCF in London with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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1. Can you describe your previous experience in neurosurgery and any specific cases involving complex spinal procedures that you have participated in? Can you describe your previous experience in neurosurgery and any specific cases involving complex spinal procedures that you have participated in?

2. What is your understanding of the different types of complex spinal surgeries, and how do you prioritise which technique to use in a specific situation? What is your understanding of the different types of complex spinal surgeries, and how do you prioritise which technique to use in a specific situation?

3. Can you provide an example of a challenging case you encountered during your training? How did you manage it, and what was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a challenging case you encountered during your training? How did you manage it, and what was the outcome?

4. How proficient are you with minimally invasive spinal techniques, and can you discuss any hands-on experience you've had using spinal robotics or navigation systems? How proficient are you with minimally invasive spinal techniques, and can you discuss any hands-on experience you've had using spinal robotics or navigation systems?

5. What strategies do you employ to ensure patient safety during complex surgical procedures, especially when dealing with spinal instruments and techniques? What strategies do you employ to ensure patient safety during complex surgical procedures, especially when dealing with spinal instruments and techniques?

6. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with other healthcare professionals during a surgical procedure. What role did you play, and what did you learn from that experience? Describe a time when you had to collaborate with other healthcare professionals during a surgical procedure. What role did you play, and what did you learn from that experience?

7. The fellowship includes responsibilities in managing patients on the ward. How do you approach teamwork and communication with nursing staff and other colleagues in this setting? The fellowship includes responsibilities in managing patients on the ward. How do you approach teamwork and communication with nursing staff and other colleagues in this setting?

8. Given King's College Hospital's emphasis on research and development, how do you feel about engaging in research projects during the fellowship? Do you have any particular areas of interest? Given King's College Hospital's emphasis on research and development, how do you feel about engaging in research projects during the fellowship? Do you have any particular areas of interest?

9. Can you share an experience where you contributed to an innovative solution or improvement in patient care during your training? Can you share an experience where you contributed to an innovative solution or improvement in patient care during your training?

10. What motivated you to apply for this particular fellowship at King's and Queen Square, and how do you see it aligning with your career aspirations in neurosurgery? What motivated you to apply for this particular fellowship at King's and Queen Square, and how do you see it aligning with your career aspirations in neurosurgery?

11. Where do you see yourself in five years' time following the completion of this fellowship? What are your ultimate goals within the field of complex spinal neurosurgery? Where do you see yourself in five years' time following the completion of this fellowship? What are your ultimate goals within the field of complex spinal neurosurgery?

12. The fellowship requires participation in the general neurosurgical rota. How do you manage your time and priorities when balancing surgical commitments with patient care and administrative tasks? The fellowship requires participation in the general neurosurgical rota. How do you manage your time and priorities when balancing surgical commitments with patient care and administrative tasks?

13. What do you believe are the most important qualities for a consultant neurosurgeon specialising in spinal surgery, and how do you embody these qualities? What do you believe are the most important qualities for a consultant neurosurgeon specialising in spinal surgery, and how do you embody these qualities?

14. How do you keep yourself updated with the latest techniques and advancements in spinal neurosurgery? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest techniques and advancements in spinal neurosurgery?

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Role: King’s and Queen Square Complex Spinal Neurosurgery SCF in London

Interviewed on Friday 25 April 2025 at 07:52.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nKing’s and Queen Square Complex Spinal Neurosurgery SCF with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London\n\n 'Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen Square' Applications are invited to apply for the RCS Eng approved advanced fellowship programme in Complex Spinal Neurosurgery, a joint fellowship based at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital Foundation Trust. This clinical fellowship allows an experienced neurosurgical trainee to obtain sub-specialty experience across all aspects of complex spine neurosurgery.Both departments are national reference centres in the United Kingdom and are leading units in spinal oncology (primary and metastatic spinal cord), complex degenerative (including revision surgery) and spinal trauma. Fellows will be trained in complex intradural surgery, instrumentation and minimally invasive techniques using spinal robotics, navigation, ultrasound and spinal endoscopy. This post will provide successful fellows experience sufficient for consultant appointment as a complex spine specialist.The fellow will learn the following techniques: Tubular and endoscopic access (cervical and lumbar) MIS fusion and cement augmentation Advanced spinal trauma surgery Mini thoracotomy surgery and transoral surgery Lateral and anterior lumbar surgery En Bloc Vertebrectomy Revision surgery Cervical and thoracolumbar deformity correction Cranio cervical instrumentation (trauma and deformity) Pelvis Instrumentation Advanced dural repair techniques The fellow is expected to complete the full 18 fellowship and will be fully supported in consultant job applications. Surgeons preparing to work as consultants must be intimately involved with the running of the neurosurgical service and in providing continuity of care for the patients since this will be an integral part of their practice as consultants.The fellow will therefore participate in the general neurosurgical rota during their rotation at King's and Queen Square. About us The duties will comprise data collection, 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. Excellent neurosurgical operative experience can be obtained with senior supervision and feedback provided. The timetable for these activities is dependent upon which consultant the post holder will be working for, as is a list of possible review and research topics. The post holder will collect data relevant to the spinal pathway but will also be involved in the management of patients on the ward, assisting with operations in the theatre or operate within their experience, and assist at Outpatient Clinics which may involve travel to other hospitals. Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an enviable track record in research and development and service innovation. In partnership with Kings College London the Trust has recently been awarded a National Research Centre in Patient Safety and Service Quality. It is also a partner in two National Institute for Health Research biomedical research centres. The first is a Comprehensive centre with Kings College London and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and the second is a Specialist centre with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation There are 22 Consultant Neurosurgeons with a variety of interests, who provide both the general neurosurgical service as well as their special interests. There are currently 6 neurosurgical fellowships offered at Kings Further information about Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can be found on its website www.kch.nhs.uk. "}