Senior Fellow in Neuromuscular Neurology

Job description

Job responsibilities

The candidate will be working with colleagues in the Wessex Regional Muscle And Nerve Service (WERMANS), acquiring skills in investigating and managing patients with myopathies, neuropathies and disorders of the neuromuscular junction, with additional relevant training in neurophysiology, neuropathology and rehabilitation.

The applicant will attend specialist neuromuscular clinics, help with in-hospital care of patients, participate in audit and service improvement. There will be opportunities for research and involvement in supervision of clinical trials of novel treatments in neuromuscular disease.

In addition, the successful applicant will provide a weekly general neurology clinic.

There will be a requirement to participate in the on-call specialist registrar rota (1:9 or less frequently) when required.

This will support an on-call neurology rota.

This post requires full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), and completion of CCT or equivalent.

Person Specification

• MB or equivalent medical degree
• Neurology specialty examination certificate or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining
• UK CCT in Neurology
• Experience with supervising nurses and junior clinical colleagues
• CCT or equivalent

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 MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

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 18th March 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD90225 - This vacancy closes on or before 4th March 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Neurology specialty examination certificate or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• CCT or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology
• Experience with supervising nurses and junior clinical colleagues
• Audit

Desirable

• Research qualification
• Ability to take independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates

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
• Advanced IT skills
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Enquiring critical approach to work
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.

Desirable

• Statistical analysis skills
• Good presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)