At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver real-time neurophysiological monitoring during complex neurosurgical procedures.
- Company: Join King's College Hospital, a leading NHS teaching Trust in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £76,582 plus London allowance and full-time hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute to service development and patient safety in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience in intra-operative monitoring and advance your career in neurosurgery.
- Qualifications: Full GMC registration and nearing completion of CCT required.
The predicted salary is between 76582 - 76582 £ per year.
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
For the purposes of this job description, this fellowship is intended to allow an experienced neurophysiology trainee to obtain experience, both academically and clinically, in intra-operative monitoring (IOM). This post will provide experience sufficient to allow a successful fellow to offer himself/herself for appointment to a consultant position.
The postholder will work closely with the lead Consultant for intra-operative monitoring service, ensuring there is a high-quality IOM service provided to the neurosurgery team at King’s College Hospital.
Main duties of the job:- Support the delivery of a high-quality intraoperative monitoring (IOM) service within Neurosurgery at King’s College Hospital.
- Provide real-time neurophysiological monitoring during complex neurosurgical procedures to minimise neurological risk, supporting theatre activity, and contributing to safe and effective patient care across adult and paediatric services.
- Deliver intraoperative monitoring during complex neurosurgical procedures (including spine, skull base, neuro-oncology, paediatric and CSF cases).
- Work closely with the Lead Consultant to maintain and develop a high-quality IOM service.
- Support theatre teams to optimise patient safety and surgical outcomes.
- Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in teaching, training, and multidisciplinary team working.
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with clinical governance standards.
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
- Other higher degree/qualifications.
- At least close to completion of CCT.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Preference is given to applicants who have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and who are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
