Associate Professor in Neurosurgery and Consultant Neurosurgeon

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Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School aims to attract highly motivated and talented students to become the next generation of future-ready doctors, physician associates and radiographers, who are well prepared for a 21st Century career. The School’s innovative approach to education is underpinned by research and staff who are committed to scholarship that includes undertaking curriculum development and design activities. The School takes pride in supporting the needs of the local region and recognises that providing excellent educational and personal development experiences, as well as world class research, requires true partnerships with key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Our research – underpinned by significant grant capture – is translational, generates impact and serves our Peninsula population as well as having global impact. A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust at Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. Clinical research pathways within the School provide a research culture and environment that values talent and supports endeavour and innovation. The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of research activity, providing a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve. The School is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award recognising commitment to maintaining a culture of participation and inclusivity across all activities. The School is also signed up to the BMA Racial Harassment Charter which offers guidance and best practice to address the unacceptable barriers faced by BAME students as they negotiate their different learning environments. There is an opportunity for a substantive academic consultant appointment within the Neurosurgery department from April 2024. This is a jointly funded post from University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Plymouth, Peninsula Medical School. The post holder will provide connections to the Peninsula Medical School,academic group in Neurobiology and build a research portfolio related to cranial neurosurgery. Peninsula Medical School, is proud to support the needs of our local region and beyond. We recognise that providing excellent educational and personal development experiences, as well as world class research, requires true partnerships with key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Peninsula Medical School is committed to supporting and growing our clinical research by providing a research culture and environment that is inclusive, values talent, and supports endeavour and innovation. We are strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will actively ensure that all our research talent is mentored and supported to succeed. We actively encourage applicants who may require a variety of flexible working options to suit their personal commitments. We will work with successful applicants to ensure that they successfully navigate the intricacies of a jointly funded post and ensure that time is protected to succeed in all aspects of this exciting role. The South West Neurosurgery Centre is based at Derriford Hospital. The Unit provides a comprehensive Neurosurgical Service to the population of Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and part of Somerset. The population of this area is approximately 2 million, but rises considerably during the summer months, with the influx of visitors from other parts of the U.K. and from abroad. Close links exist with the District General Hospitals situated in Truro, Barnstaple, Exeter and Torbay. Rapid transfer of patients between outlying hospitals and Plymouth is facilitated by two helicopter air ambulances. This post is based on a whole time appointment of 10PAs this is a jointly funded post (50:50) by the University of Plymouth and NHS. Up to two additional PAs may be arranged by negotiation via the NHS. The applicant will spend 50% of the working time in clinical work and 50% of time undertaking research and associated roles at the University of Plymouth. The research may link to clinical work. In the clinical setting the appointee will be expected to provide a high standard of care to outpatients and inpatients, in elective and emergency neurosurgery. The successful appointee will undertake general neurological surgery including neuro-oncology. The appointee will also participate in an on-call rota for cranial neurosurgery. The appointee will be expected to support and lead the development of a traumatic brain injury follow-up clinic. The neurosurgery department provides care to adult patients with emergency and elective conditions. Since the nearest paediatric neurosurgical unit is 125 miles away, emergency care is provided to children when the on-call neurosurgeon considers expedient surgical care necessary (after discussion with the Paediatric Neurosurgeons in Bristol). Provision of a comprehensive neurosurgerical/academic post - DCC includes clinics, operating, MDT and ward rounds. The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Laura Bowater by email **** Interviews are likely to take place on 23rd February 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 40 hours a week. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The Faculty of Health holds two Silver and two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC) The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
Clinical Consultant
Package:
Permanent, Full-time
Contractual hours:
40
Basis:
PR Permanent Parttime All Year ]]>
are committed to scholarship that includes undertaking curriculum development and design activities.
The School takes pride in supporting the needs of the local region and recognises that providing excellent educational and personal development experiences, as well as world class research, requires true partnerships with key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Our research – underpinned by significant grant capture – is translational, generates impact and serves our Peninsula population as well as having global impact.
A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust at Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall.
Clinical research pathways within the School provide a research culture and environment that values talent and supports endeavour and innovation. The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of research activity, providing a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve.
The School is strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and holds an Athena Swan Silver Award recognising commitment to maintaining a culture of participation and inclusivity across all activities. The School is also signed up to the BMA Racial Harassment Charter which offers guidance and best practice to address the unacceptable barriers faced by BAME students as they negotiate their different learning environments.
There is an opportunity for a substantive academic consultant appointment within the Neurosurgery department from April 2024. This is a jointly funded post from University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Plymouth, Peninsula Medical School. The post holder will provide connections to the Peninsula Medical School,academic group in Neurobiology and build a research portfolio related to cranial neurosurgery. Peninsula Medical School, is proud to support the needs of our local region and beyond. We recognise that providing excellent educational and personal development experiences, as well as world class research, requires true partnerships with key stakeholders from across the region and beyond.
Peninsula Medical School is committed to supporting and growing our clinical research by providing a research culture and environment that is inclusive, values talent, and supports endeavour and innovation. We are strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will actively ensure that all our research talent is mentored and supported to succeed. We actively encourage applicants who may require a variety of flexible working options to suit their personal commitments. We will work with successful applicants to ensure that they successfully navigate the intricacies of a jointly funded post and ensure that time is protected to succeed in all aspects of this exciting role.
The South West Neurosurgery Centre is based at Derriford Hospital. The Unit provides a comprehensive Neurosurgical Service to the population of Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and part of Somerset. The population of this area is approximately 2 million, but rises considerably during the summer months, with the influx of visitors from other parts of the U.K. and from abroad. Close links exist with the District General Hospitals situated in Truro, Barnstaple, Exeter and Torbay. Rapid transfer of patients between outlying hospitals and Plymouth is facilitated by two helicopter air ambulances.
This post is based on a whole time appointment of 10PAs this is a jointly funded post (50:50) by the University of Plymouth and NHS. Up to two additional PAs may be arranged by negotiation via the NHS. The applicant will spend 50% of the working time in clinical work and 50% of time undertaking research and associated roles at the University of Plymouth. The research may link to clinical work. In the clinical setting the appointee will be expected to provide a high standard of care to outpatients and inpatients, in elective and emergency neurosurgery.
The successful appointee will undertake general neurological surgery including neuro-oncology. The appointee will also participate in an on-call rota for cranial neurosurgery. The appointee will be expected to support and lead the development of a traumatic brain injury follow-up clinic. The neurosurgery department provides care to adult patients with emergency and elective conditions. Since the nearest paediatric neurosurgical unit is 125 miles away, emergency care is provided to children when the on-call neurosurgeon considers expedient surgical care necessary (after discussion with the Paediatric Neurosurgeons in Bristol).
Provision of a comprehensive neurosurgerical/academic post - DCC includes clinics, operating, MDT and ward rounds.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Professor Laura Bowater by email ****
Interviews are likely to take place on 23
rd
February 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 40 hours a week.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The Faculty of Health holds two Silver and two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, which recognises commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC)
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
Job Description
A9948
Clinical Consultant
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77769
100810
Academic/Research
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-time
40
PR Permanent Parttime All Year
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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