Job summary
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Department of Neurology The Atkinson Morley Neuroscience Rotations Several ST1/ST2 posts are available providing 12 months training from August 2023 to August 2024
The neuroscience centre is located in the Atkinson Morley Wing at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides state of the art facilities for diagnosis and treatment in all branches of neurology.
These posts are not formally recognised for core or higher training nor do they attract an NTN. However, they do offer excellent experience and access to the same educational opportunities as our core trainees. We work very hard to deliver high quality training. Previous trainees have gone on to secure NTNs in neurology, neurosurgery, ACCS, radiology or allied disciplines.
The rotations are very much geared to clinical neurosciences as a career.
These posts have been popular with candidates trying to secure an IMT number, candidates who would like to experience neurology, stroke and neurorehabilitation as F3 as well as candidates who have completed ST2 training and are looking to invest a year gaining experience and skills in clinical neurosciences prior to applying for an ST3 position. ST3 level "acting up" experience may be available to suitable candidates. We also have an excellent track record of helping more junior candidates go on to secure CMT and ST rotations.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST
SHO Stroke
- cover the stroke wards as well as contributing to the neurology wards and head injury beds including assessment of all admission on the ward and where necessary in A & E.
- The SHOs are expected to present cases on the ward rounds. The SHOs will be expected to review new patients with the consultant and review the continuing care of other patients on the ward. The SHO will work closely with stroke and neurology SpRs.
SHO Neurology
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- cover the Neurology ward and head injury beds or neurology outliers, according to allocation.
- assessment of all admissions on the ward and where necessary in A&E.
- attend a weekly Neurology/TIA/stroke clinic SHOs must also contribute to academic meetings and departmental audit.
SHO Thomas Young ward/Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre.
- cover the Thomas Young ward and rehabilitation beds including assessment of all admissions on the ward and where necessary in A & E.
- The SHOs are expected to present cases on the ward rounds. The SHOs will be expected to review new patients with the Consultant and review the continuing care of other patients on the ward. The SHO will work closely with the rehabilitation SpRs.
- Neurology out-patient clinics are held in the Atkinson Morley Wing OPD which has 12 examination rooms. Each SHO will do one neurology clinic per week. In addition to the daily TIA service clinics, there are specialised clinics (list of Training opportunities listed below)
About us
The Neurology Service
The neurology service is regional for most disciplines and secondary for stroke and head injury. Patients are transferred from surrounding hospitals for opinions, investigations and treatment. In addition we have a thriving set of subspecialties including:
- Stroke (see below)
- Acute Neurology - we are one of only a few Trusts in the UK with a consultant-led acute neurology service
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Movement Disorders
- Headache
- Neuromuscular Neurology
- Cognitive Neurology and Dementia
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
The Neurology Stroke Service
The stroke service at St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is located within the Atkinson Morley Regional Neuroscience Centre. This is housed in a new building on the main St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust site. It offers unrivalled access to all support services such as neuroradiology including interventional neuroradiology, neurosurgery, neurophysiology, neuropsychiatry, neuropsychology, neurointensive care and therapy and neurorehabilitation services.
Acute stroke is currently managed by eight consultants (Anthony Pereira, Usman Khan and Liqun Zhang who are consultant neurologists, with Brian Clarke, Adrian Blight (Clinical Lead), Valerie Jones and a locum appointment who are full time consultant stroke physicians and Gillian Cluckie who is a Nurse Consultant
Job description
Job responsibilities
AMW Neuroscience Rotations (4M)
Post 1
Neurology
Stroke
Neurorehabilitation
Rotation
Post 2
Neurorehabilitation
Neurology
Stroke
Post 3
Stroke
Neurorehabilitation
Neurology
The stroke rotation is based on the hyperacute stroke unit, the neurology rotation is based on the regional neurology unit, and the neurorehabilitation rotation is based on Thomas Young ward, our rehabiliation ward.
SHO rota All SHOs who are on the on-call rota are resident on call. The main rota is a 1 in 12 shift system with 1 in 12 nights. Prospective cover applies within Neurology. Additional on-call shifts may be available covering other SHOs absence and extra shifts as needed in the evenings and weekends.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
AMW Neuroscience Rotations (4M)
Post 1
Neurology
Stroke
Neurorehabilitation
Rotation
Post 2
Neurorehabilitation
Neurology
Stroke
Post 3
Stroke
Neurorehabilitation
Neurology
The stroke rotation is based on the hyperacute stroke unit, the neurology rotation is based on the regional neurology unit, and the neurorehabilitation rotation is based on Thomas Young ward, our rehabiliation ward.
SHO rota All SHOs who are on the on-call rota are resident on call. The main rota is a 1 in 12 shift system with 1 in 12 nights. Prospective cover applies within Neurology. Additional on-call shifts may be available covering other SHOs absence and extra shifts as needed in the evenings and weekends.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
- MRCP part 2
- MRCP PACES
- MRCS part 1
- BA/BSc
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Completed FY posts
- Ability to take good medical notes
Audit Skills
Essential
- Committed to principles and practice of clinical audit
Teaching Skills
Desirable
- Interested in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Understands principles and able to understand research results
- Prizes
- Academic publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of organisation and motivation
- Probity
- Commitment to personal development
- Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Desirable
- Interest in a career in Neurology or Neurosurgery or related discipline
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Pre-evaluation health screening
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCP part 1
- MRCP part 2
- MRCP PACES
- MRCS part 1
- BA/BSc
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Completed FY posts
- Ability to take good medical notes
Audit Skills
Essential
- Committed to principles and practice of clinical audit
Teaching Skills
Desirable
- Interested in teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Understands principles and able to understand research results
- Prizes
- Academic publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of organisation and motivation
- Probity
- Commitment to personal development
- Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Desirable
- Interest in a career in Neurology or Neurosurgery or related discipline
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Pre-evaluation health screening
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).
