Job summary
The appointment is to commence immediately for a fixed term period that terminates on 4/2/25. MRCP Part 1, Part 2 and PACES is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3+.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST
This LAS post is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield is designed to cover a gap in the Neurology Specialist Training Programme. It is not a training post but the timetable will be based on that of a Neurology Trainee as much as possible. The successful applicant will gain experience in all clinical neurology sub-specialities including stroke medicine.
The successful applicant will gain experience in all clinical neurology sub-specialties including stroke medicine, clinical neurophysiology, rehabilitation medicine, neurosurgery, intensive care, neuroradiology, head injury and clinical audit.
About us
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
The Neurological Department lies within the Directorate of Clinical Neurosciences of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) NHS Trust (based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital).
The Department provides a clinical service to North Trent and South Yorkshire serving a population of 2.2 million. Clinics are held in Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Lincoln, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Worksop and Bakewell.
At the Royal Hallamshire Hospital there are 51 Neurological beds. There is also access to appropriate ITU facilities and clinical neurophysiology, neuropathology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology (including magnetic resonance imaging) and neuropsychology.
The University Department of Neurology is also situated in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the newly developed state of the art research facility SiTRAN. The Academic Director, Dame Professor Shaw has an interest in motor neurone disease.
Teaching of Sheffield undergraduate and postgraduate students takes place within the department.
The departments of neurology, neurophysiology, neuropathology, endocrinology, head & neck, and ophthalmology, are all sited at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Radiation oncology services are located at the immediately adjacent Weston Park Hospital. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital has close links with the co-sited University of Sheffield.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Dr G Dennis
Clinical Lead
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
S10 2JF
gary.dennis1@nhs.net
Dr S Price
sian.price2@nhs.net
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Dr G Dennis
Clinical Lead
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
S10 2JF
gary.dennis1@nhs.net
Dr S Price
sian.price2@nhs.net
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Sheffield
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent Medical Qualification
- Full MRCP Part 1, Part 2, (UK) and PACES
- Full Registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practice
- ALS or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Two years post registration in Medical Specialties of which 12 months must include the care of medical in patients by time of commencement
Desirable
- Involvement in Audit
- Understanding of the NHS and Clinical Governance
- Experience in neurology and / or stroke medicine
- Out patient experience
- Experience at CT/ST/ IM1/2 level of managing patients with neurological disease
- NHS Experience
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Desirable
- Good written communication skills
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent Medical Qualification
- Full MRCP Part 1, Part 2, (UK) and PACES
- Full Registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practice
- ALS or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Two years post registration in Medical Specialties of which 12 months must include the care of medical in patients by time of commencement
Desirable
- Involvement in Audit
- Understanding of the NHS and Clinical Governance
- Experience in neurology and / or stroke medicine
- Out patient experience
- Experience at CT/ST/ IM1/2 level of managing patients with neurological disease
- NHS Experience
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Desirable
- Good written communication skills
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
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).
