Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,909 - £61,825 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7205469/218-T1-MED-7205469 |
Summary
Interview Date is 13th June 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Junior Clinical Fellow within the Neurosurgical department at UHCW. This will be an ST1/2 equivalent position.
This is a ward basedmedical 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.
N.B.We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
• 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.
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to this post.
• 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.
• Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date at 100% and comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedures
• Participate in the academic and educational programme of the department
• Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults is your responsibility. Familiarisation with and adherence to UHCW Safeguarding policies and Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Board procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is the participation in related mandatory training.
• Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision.
• Expected to attend daily consultant ward rounds; present cases and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients.
• Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection and attend clinical governance / audit meetings.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025