Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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 neighbouring 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
  
  This is a ward based medical 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 indepth knowledge and experience of neurosurgery, and will be provided with teaching and training throughout their role on the management of neurosurgical conditions.
  
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) 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 skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned 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 national and international leader in healthcare. 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.