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Form of work
Salary• Aims and responsibilities of the post:
To provide further sub-specialisation experience in Skull Base Neurosurgery
Clinical:
To provide 16 - 32hrs of general neurosurgery on-call cover per week.
To work with the Skull Base Surgery neurosurgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Access to two full day elective operating lists per week (whilst present on the rota) plus emergency operating if relevant to training. A full shift rota is currently in place with allocated study leave and rest periods
The Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
The Trust, which is based on three sites in Oxford and one in Banbury, provides general hospital services for the local population in Oxfordshire and neighbouring counties, and more specialist services on a regional and national basis. It employs about 11,000 staff.
Specialty
Initiated by Sir Hugh Cairns in 1938, the Oxford Regional Neurosurgery Unit has developed to offer a fully comprehensive service.
Modern theatres, two dedicated wards, ITU facilities and Paediatric beds enable the department to look after both Paediatric and adult patient with all types of neurosurgical problem.
In addition to intracranial vascular and tumour surgery, there is expertise in the fields of functional surgery, epilepsy, pituitary surgery and Skull Base surgery. There is a great interest in all types of spinal disorders, including those of rheumatoid disease of the neck, and spinal tumours.
• Weekly Timetable ;to be agreed with supervising consultant
Monday
am
Theatre
pm
Theatre
Tuesday
am
MDT neuro-oncology meeting
pm
Clinic / MDT NF2
Wednesday
am
OPD clinic plus Skull Base Clinic
pm
Skull base MDT (alt weeks)
Thursday
am
Ward round
pm
Admin
Friday
am
Theatre
pm
Theatre
This advert closes on Thursday 1 Feb 2024
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