Job overview

The Department of Neurosurgery in association with the Department of Immunology at the University of Hull have linked up to initiate extensive programme into Tumour Immunology. The appointee will be expected to cover 1 in 12 full shift on call rota as neurosurgery registrar and some hours of elective clinical work in department of neurosurgery at Hull Royal Infirmary or Castle Hill Hospital in addition to working on research project leading to MD degree in University of Hull. Applicants who are already in Neurosurgery training post may be able to apply for out of training period.

 

DURATION OF POST

One year to be extended for one year more based on performance and mutual consent 

Main duties of the job

Your work pattern will be issued with your offer letter, confirming your shifts and any pay enhancements

Primarily to participate in the neurosurgery registrar on call rota. This involves supporting the more junior medical staff, assessment and clerking of new admissions, initiating investigations, performing emergency neurosurgical procedures and treatment. Consultant guidance will be available.  The elective clinical work may vary from week to week depending on the service and research needs.

The rota will be 1 in 12. 

This post carries a three month notice period on either side.             

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.