Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon - Neurooncology and Functional

Job overview

BHRUT is seeking an experienced Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Neuro-Oncology and Functional Neurosurgery to join its Regional Neurosciences service.

BHRUT provides specialist neurosurgical care across Essex and Outer North East London, including neuro-oncology, functional neurosurgery, neurovascular, skull base, pituitary and complex spinal services, supported by dedicated theatres, a neurosurgical ward and Neuro ICU.

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level care in neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgery, including complex brain tumour surgery, MDT participation, outpatient clinics and elective operating.

The post holder will also support the wider neurosurgical service, including general cranial neurosurgery and consultant on-call duties, in line with the agreed job plan.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide consultant-led neurosurgical care within a regional neurosciences service, delivering high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care across elective, urgent and emergency pathways.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide consultant assessment, diagnosis, surgical treatment and follow-up for patients with brain and central nervous system tumours.
• Undertake specialist neuro-oncology outpatient clinics, inpatient care, elective operating lists and multidisciplinary team participation.
• Apply contemporary neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgical techniques to maximise safe tumour resection while preserving neurological, cognitive and quality-of-life outcomes.
• Participate actively in the regional neuro-oncology MDT, working collaboratively with oncology, neurology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation, palliative care and specialist nursing colleagues.
• Provide clear, compassionate and evidence-based communication with patients and their families, including discussion of complex treatment options, risks, prognosis and expected functional outcomes.
• Participate fully in the consultant neurosurgical on-call rota, providing emergency neurosurgical assessment and management, remote advice and imaging review for referring hospitals, and appropriate cross-cover for consultant colleagues

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide resident consultant attendance during agreed core hours and participate in weekend post-take ward rounds, including review of patients on the Neurosurgical wards and Neuro Intensive Care Unit, in accordance with the agreed on-call arrangements.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, professional practice, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to Trust and national performance standards, including cancer pathways, RTT, diagnostic and treatment waiting times and other relevant neurosurgical and neuro-oncology performance measures.
• Contribute to the delivery of a functional neurosurgical service in conjunction with existing consultant skill set.
• Collaborate with the pain services to establish a spinal cord stimulation service.
• Contribute to morbidity and mortality review, clinical audit, incident investigation, risk management and quality improvement.
• Support the development of innovative pathways and technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and outcomes of complex neuro-oncology and functional neurosurgical care.
• Contribute to teaching, training and supervision of neurosurgical trainees, fellows, undergraduate medical students and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to research, service evaluation and the development of the Trust's academic and translational neuroscience programme.
• Develop specialist clinical interests in accordance with service requirements, departmental priorities and the post holder's agreed job plan.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair - Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.