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Job summary

Main area
Neuroscience Services
Grade
Trust Foundation Doctor
Contract
4 months (Fixed Term: 3rd Dec 25 - 31st Mar 26)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
328-NEU-7532039
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£44,439 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/01/2026 23:59

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Trust Doctor - Neurosurgery

Trust Foundation Doctor

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Grade Doctor in Neurosurgery at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

South Tees NHS Trust is one of the largest in the country, comprising of the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.  The James Cook University Hospital is a major tertiary and teaching centre with over 1,000 beds, serving a largely urban population.  It provides comprehensive regional specialties including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmic Surgery.  It is a regional centre for Spinal Cord Injury, Upper GI and Vascular Surgery. All other major specialties are catered for. The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, serves a population of 120,000 covering 1,000 sq miles of rural North Yorkshire, and provides local medical services for the area.  The hospital has recently undergone major re-development.

Main duties of the job

Operating Theatre

There are 18 Neurosurgical lists per week, some of which the successful candidate will be expected to attend. It is expected that they should assist the Consultants with major surgery and will be trained to perform all types of neurosurgical procedure under the close guidance of their Consultants.

Teaching

The successful candidate in conjunction with the Higher Specialist Trainees is expected to teach their junior colleagues and nurses at all times.  The department also teaches medical students.  The appointee will be expected to take part in this teaching activity, particularly bedside teaching in the department.

Ward Duties

Most routine work is carried out by the FY2/ST trainees with whom the Trust Grade Doctor should work closely. It is an important part of the post holder’s duties to supervise the FY2 Trainees. The Higher Specialist Trainees and Trust Grade Doctors are expected to carry out a daily ward round attended by the 9 ST2/3/FY2 Doctors and the nurse in charge of the ward.  

Study/Research/Audit

Time spent in the Neurosurgical department is recognised for the requirements of the final FRCS.  The study and research days will include responsibility for continuing professional development and appointees will be required to keep a portfolio including operative logbook and performance review.  They will be expected to become involved in the collection and presentation of audit and outcome specific data.

Working for our organisation

The quality of life for professionals and their families in the North East of England is good with easy access to attractive countryside and beaches, a choice of highly rated schools and good travel access to the North and Scotland, the Lake District or the South by road, rail or air.

Whilst not recognised for training purposes, we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. All candidates must be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council. There is a well-established FY2/ST and Specialist Registrar training program and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated for educational activities to broaden the horizon of the candidate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • • Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable criteria
  • • ALS/ATLS/APLS provider status.
  • • Bmed Sci preferred
  • • Membership of appropriate professional society(s)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Clear evidence of intention to specialise in Neurosurgery
Desirable criteria
  • • An understanding of clinical governance

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • • A range of Neurosurgery experience
  • • At least 12 months Foundation Neurosurgery experience

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Jonathan Pesic-Smith
Job title
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 850850

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone
01642 850850, ext. 57396
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