Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgical Oncology
6 days ago
Job overview
This post is designed for a senior neurosurgical trainee (peri- or post-CCT if a UK applicant). The post is attached to Prof Jenkinson, Mr Chavredakis, Mr Zakaria (Senior lecturer) and Mr Youshani but the successful applicant would be expected to work within the associated firm. The fellow will participate in both the clinical activity of the firm, and research including clinical trials recruitment. The successful candidate will be expected to join the Associate PI scheme for the NIHR funded STOP 'EM trial.
The post is an approved RCS England Senior Clinical Fellowships in Neuro-oncology surgeryAt the end of the fellowship the trainee will be exposed to all aspects of advanced brain tumour management and surgery and will gain experience in awake craniotomy, iMRI, iUS, fluorescence-guided surgery, DTI, neurophysiological monitoring, intraventricular tumours and pineal tumours. Fellows will have recruited patients into clinical trials and will undertake research with a view to presenting at national meetings, such as SBNS and BNOS.
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The postholder will take part in the 2-tier registrar on call for adult (WCFT) neurosurgery. On call for the Walton Centre is a resident shift-based system, with a second level non-resident based registrar. On call is compliant with both EWTD and BMA guidelines on junior doctor's hours of work.
Working for our organisation
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The University of Liverpool Clinical Academic neuro-oncology group is comprised of 1 professor, 1 senior lecturer, 3 ACF, and 3 PhD staff. There is an active portfolio of research for meningioma, metastases and glioma. The group leads on several multi-centre neurosurgery randomised controlled trials (ROAM, STOP EM, RESTART), as well as undertaking basic and translational imaging and laboratory work
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