Position Overview
This post is aimed at a Senior Clinical Fellow who would like to gain additional experience and surgical skills in Neuro‑oncology. It has been developed to support the neuro‑oncology service in increasing outpatient and inpatient capacity to meet existing demand and growth for neurosurgical services across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Responsibilities
The post supports a 1:10 on‑call rota and, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, provides a comprehensive neurosurgery service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This includes ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; delivering services effectively and efficiently; and maintaining the principles of risk management and clinical governance at all times.
Procedures and Skills Development
- Image guided brain biopsy
- Day case neuro‑oncology surgery
- Image guided intra‑axial brain tumour debulking/resection
- Ultrasound guided tumour resections
- 5‑ALA guided resections
- Awake craniotomy with cortical and subcortical mapping
- Resection of supratentorial, infratentorial and spinal benign lesions
Learning and Development Opportunities
Weekly attendance at Neuro‑oncology MDT and Neuro‑oncology Clinics with close liaison with Neuro‑oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists.
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