Opportunity to work in the only provider of neurosurgical care in West London, enhancing exposure to a diverse patient population.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities including multiple CT, MRI scanners, and angiographic equipment, facilitating advanced patient care and management.
Involvement in comprehensive training covering both acute and elective neurosurgical procedures, providing valuable hands-on experience.
Collaboration with leading clinicians in a multidisciplinary team, facilitating knowledge exchange and professional growth.
Opportunities for ongoing career development and postgraduate teaching seminars, supporting continuous learning.
Flexibility in working arrangements to promote work-life balance, along with optional staff benefits that enhance employee wellbeing.
Engagement in research and quality improvement initiatives, allowing for contributions to the advancement of neurosurgery practices.
Join Our Inspiring Neurosurgery Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust!
We are excited to invite dedicated medical professionals to apply for the position of Trust Doctor ST3 in Neurosurgery, based in London. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to become part of a compassionate, expert team dedicated to providing exceptional care in neurotrauma and elective surgery. At Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital, you will work not only with advanced technology, including state-of-the-art CT and MRI scanners, but also in a nurturing environment that values collaboration, kindness, and aspiration. We are particularly keen to welcome more women into our team, reflecting our commitment to diversity in the healthcare profession.
As a Trust Doctor, you'll manage a wide range of acute and elective neurosurgical cases. Your role will include assisting in surgery, supporting patient consultations, leading multi-disciplinary discussions, and engaging with teaching and quality improvement projects. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options, along with a supportive framework for career development. With competitive salaries and opportunities for study leave, we encourage you to bring your passion for patient care to a role where you can truly make a difference. Are you ready to shape the future of neurosurgery with us? Apply today!
Opportunity to work in the only provider of neurosurgical care in West London, enhancing exposure to a diverse patient population.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities including multiple CT, MRI scanners, and angiographic equipment, facilitating advanced patient care and management.
Involvement in comprehensive training covering both acute and elective neurosurgical procedures, providing valuable hands-on experience.
Collaboration with leading clinicians in a multidisciplinary team, facilitating knowledge exchange and professional growth.
Opportunities for ongoing career development and postgraduate teaching seminars, supporting continuous learning.
Flexibility in working arrangements to promote work-life balance, along with optional staff benefits that enhance employee wellbeing.
Engagement in research and quality improvement initiatives, allowing for contributions to the advancement of neurosurgery practices.
Job Summary
The Department of Neurosurgery is the only provider of neurosurgical care in the West of London (previously North West Thames Region). Comprehensive neurosurgical care is provided for both emergency and elective adult cranial and spinal neurosurgical patients, and paediatric neurotrauma cases. At Charing Cross Hospital (CXH), there are 25 beds on 11 South ward (the acute neurosurgical ward), and a further 3 beds on 10 North ward, with two CT scanners, two MRI scanners, and up to date angiographic equipment for endovascular management of neurovascular pathologies, as well as a 24/7 thrombectomy service. There are daily elective cranial and spinal operating lists, and access to the NCEPOD theatre as required. St Mary's Hospital (SMH) receives all the acute cranial and spinal emergencies including neurotrauma, with the exception of neurovascular work, which is managed at CXH. At SMH, patients are cohorted onto the Intensive Care Units, a 19 bed Major Trauma Ward, as well as other surgical wards. At SMH here are three CT scanners, three MRI scanners, and a dedicated neurosurgery emergency operating list Monday to Friday, as well as access to the NCEPOD list as clinically indicated.
Main duties of the job
The Trust Resident Doctor (at SpR/ST3+ equivalent level) has the responsibility for the management of common acute and elective neurosurgical conditions, both cranial and spinal. The post holder will share a rota to carry the on-call bleep and take online as well as telephone queries regarding patients from surrounding District General Hospitals. The post holder will be expected to attend theatre either as the primary or assistant surgeon, and to review patients in the outpatient setting (face to face and remotely). They will also be expected to participate in the regular Multi-Disciplinary Team and Mortality and Morbidity meetings, undertake audits/Quality Improvement work, contribute to teaching with preparation of case presentations as per the teaching rota, and supervise the resident doctors (at SHO level) and multi-professional neurosurgical workforce.
The duties are performed at both Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288 pa+ London Weighting Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-TDPB-305
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital / Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical staffing (to include key research/practice interests)
3 Key areas of responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Neurosurgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates
Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Governance
The Department of Neurosurgery is the only provider of neurosurgical care in the West of London (previously North West Thames Region). Comprehensive neurosurgical care is provided for both emergency and elective adult cranial and spinal neurosurgical patients, and paediatric neurotrauma cases. At Charing Cross Hospital (CXH), there are 25 beds on 11 South ward (the acute neurosurgical ward), and a further 3 beds on 10 North ward, with two CT scanners, two MRI scanners, and up to date angiographic equipment for endovascular management of neurovascular pathologies, as well as a 24/7 thrombectomy service. There are daily elective cranial and spinal operating lists, and access to the NCEPOD theatre as required. St Mary's Hospital (SMH) receives all the acute cranial and spinal emergencies including neurotrauma, with the exception of neurovascular work, which is managed at CXH. At SMH, patients are cohorted onto the Intensive Care Units, a 19 bed Major Trauma Ward, as well as other surgical wards. At SMH here are three CT scanners, three MRI scanners, and a dedicated neurosurgery emergency operating list Monday to Friday, as well as access to the NCEPOD list as clinically indicated.
Main duties of the job
The Trust Resident Doctor (at SpR/ST3+ equivalent level) has the responsibility for the management of common acute and elective neurosurgical conditions, both cranial and spinal. The post holder will share a rota to carry the on-call bleep and take online as well as telephone queries regarding patients from surrounding District General Hospitals. The post holder will be expected to attend theatre either as the primary or assistant surgeon, and to review patients in the outpatient setting (face to face and remotely). They will also be expected to participate in the regular Multi-Disciplinary Team and Mortality and Morbidity meetings, undertake audits/Quality Improvement work, contribute to teaching with preparation of case presentations as per the teaching rota, and supervise the resident doctors (at SHO level) and multi-professional neurosurgical workforce.
The duties are performed at both Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288 pa+ London Weighting Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-TDPB-305
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital / Charing Cross Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical staffing (to include key research/practice interests)
- The post provides excellent experience in acute and elective cranial and spinal neurosurgery and is suitable for those pursuing a career in neurosurgery.
- The post is not recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons for Training purposes. Seminars are organised for further postgraduate teaching and there are opportunities to take study leave.
3 Key areas of responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Neurosurgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
- To develop and maintain the competencies necessary to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of research governance.
- To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by Clinical Director.
- To work with medical, nursing, allied health and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates
Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Governance
- To participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
- To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
- To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the divisional director/clinical director
- To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
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