Job summary
The Sleep Disorders Centre welcomes applications for a fixed term 12 month contract, to commence early March 2025.
We are seeking a Clinical fellow to replace an existing post, to support with the clinical service, to undertake research and audit. Ongoing training will be provided in all aspects of Sleep Medicine.
The post will suit candidates with a background in respiratory medicine, neurology, cardiology and psychiatry.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at the Guys Hospital site.
The post holder will provide:
- Outpatient direct clinical care to patients with sleep disorders
- Expected to undertake regular sleep clinic sessions, to review patients after sleep diagnostic studies, and to support with on-going audit and research activities within the Sleep Disorders Centre
- To participate in clinical and other service activities
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 service sees around 18,000 patients a year. This includes patients with sleep-disordered breathing, parasomnias, narcolepsy and other central hypersomnia's, sleep-related movement disorders, nocturnal epilepsy, and sleep disorders associated with neurological psychiatric conditions. In additional to the consultant staff, the service is supported by one clinical fellow and a highly experienced team of sleep technologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivering outpatient clinics
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
Please read the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Delivering outpatient clinics
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
Please read the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
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
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
Other
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Membership
Essential
- Valid MRCP membership or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
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
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
Other
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Membership
Essential
- Valid MRCP membership or equivalent
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).
