Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Wessex Neurological Centre is a tertiary centre of excellence providing neurological care in a variety of neurology subspecialties. Exposure will be broad, across neurology and neurosurgery, providing a good basis for early training.
You will gather clinical neuroscience experience by working within the clinical team, ensuring the medical supervision and safety of care of the ward-based neurology and neurosurgical patients.
The post will be 100% clinical to start ASAP from April 2025.
Time will be spent providing clinical support in the Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) under the supervision of Dr R Eshita and other neurology consultants. The Wessex Neurological Centre is a tertiary centre of excellence providing neurological care in a variety of neurology subspecialties and serving a population catchment of 3.5 million. Exposure will be broad, across neurology and neurosurgery, providing a good basis for early training.
Activities will include looking after inpatients as part of consultant-led teams, and participating in audit, the weekly academic programme and continuing professional education. You will be expected to attend a weekly consultant-led teaching session. There will be opportunity to attend weekly neurology outpatients and see neurology outpatients under supervision for training purposes.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a clinical post that aims to:
provide clinical training to the post-holder while supporting clinical service needs in the Wessex Neurological Centre.
You will join our experienced team of 25, plus consultants, SHOs including research fellows and SpRs.
The post would be suitable for those aiming to develop a clinical career in the clinical neurosciences.
You will gather clinical neuroscience experience by working within the clinical team, ensuring the medical supervision and safety of care of the ward-based neurology and neurosurgical patients.
The emphasis of the job is the day-to-day medical management of inpatients, supervised by the Consultant and Specialist Registrar, with the following aims:
1. To gain full competence in the ward-based assessment and emergency management of neurology and neurosurgical in patients, admitted for acute illness or programmed management.2. To admit and assess patients admitted to the unit during weekly ward cover and out of hours.3. To take part in an 8-10 doctor full shift rota providing junior medical cover in the Wessex Neurological Centre, covering Neurological and Neurosurgical wards.4. There will be opportunity to attend neurology outpatients with neurology consultants.5. To gain competency performing Lumbar puncture6. You will also be responsible for day case unit by rotation sharing with other SHOs grade colleagues where patients will be admitted for various infusions as a part of their treatment and will be closely monitored.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary MT03 £49,909 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on 4th March 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD50225 - This vacancy closes on or before 12th February 2025 at 12pm.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a clinical post that aims to:
provide clinical training to the post-holder while supporting clinical service needs in the Wessex Neurological Centre.
You will join our experienced team of 25, plus consultants, SHOs including research fellows and SpRs.
The post would be suitable for those aiming to develop a clinical career in the clinical neurosciences.
You will gather clinical neuroscience experience by working within the clinical team, ensuring the medical supervision and safety of care of the ward-based neurology and neurosurgical patients.
The emphasis of the job is the day-to-day medical management of inpatients, supervised by the Consultant and Specialist Registrar, with the following aims:
1. To gain full competence in the ward-based assessment and emergency management of neurology and neurosurgical in patients, admitted for acute illness or programmed management.2. To admit and assess patients admitted to the unit during weekly ward cover and out of hours.3. To take part in an 8-10 doctor full shift rota providing junior medical cover in the Wessex Neurological Centre, covering Neurological and Neurosurgical wards.4. There will be opportunity to attend neurology outpatients with neurology consultants.5. To gain competency performing Lumbar puncture6. You will also be responsible for day case unit by rotation sharing with other SHOs grade colleagues where patients will be admitted for various infusions as a part of their treatment and will be closely monitored.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary MT03 £49,909 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on 4th March 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD50225 - This vacancy closes on or before 12th February 2025 at 12pm.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems (
- Successful completion of a Foundation Programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Research degree
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent
- Additional experience in Neurology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems (
- Successful completion of a Foundation Programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Research degree
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent
- Additional experience in Neurology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
