Job summary
The Sleep Disorders is seeking an ambitious Clinical Fellow. This post is being offered as full time, on a 12 month fixed term contract with an aim to start in January 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post would suit a candidate with a background in respiratory medicine, neurology, cardiology or psychiatry.
Job Summary:
- To provide out patient direct clinical care to patients with sleep disorders
- The appointee will be expected to undertake regular sleep clinic sessions, to review patients after sleep studies, and to support ongoing audit and research activities within the Sleep Disorders Centre
- To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
- To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
About us
The Sleep Disorders Centre is one of the largest centres of adult sleep medicine in Europe. With consultants in respiratory medicine, neurology, neurophysiology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, its caseload is extremely broad, covering all aspects of sleep medicine.
The Sleep Disorders Centre sees approximately 18,000 patients a year, and receives approximately 5000 new referrals per year. These include patients with sleep-disordered breathing, parasomnias, narcolepsy and other central hypersomnias, sleep-related movement disorders, nocturnal epilepsy, and sleep disorders associated with neurological and psychiatric conditions. In addition to the consultant staff, the serviced is supported by two clinical fellows and a highly experienced team of sleep technologists.
The Sleep Disorders Centre has close links with the departments of respiratory medicine, neurology and the Lane Fox Unit, a national centre of expertise for ventilatory support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of sleep medicine services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Teaching:
The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Please see job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of sleep medicine services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Teaching:
The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Please see job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
Desirable
- Core medical training, plus a background in respiratory medicine, neurology, psychiatry or cardiology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in general medicine, and one of: respiratory medicine, neurology, psychiatry or cardiology
Desirable
- Previous exposure to sleep medicine
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to interpret sleep studies
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
Desirable
- Core medical training, plus a background in respiratory medicine, neurology, psychiatry or cardiology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in general medicine, and one of: respiratory medicine, neurology, psychiatry or cardiology
Desirable
- Previous exposure to sleep medicine
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to interpret sleep studies
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
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).
