Job summary
This post offers the opportunity for doctors wishing to train in clinical neurosciences to gain parallel experience in clinical research or medical education. Research, quality improvement or medical education activities will be included in the job plan. For suitable applicants the post could include funding of a part-time higher degree supervised at a linked university.
This is a Permanent position designed to support research and undergraduate teaching as well as supporting and gaining experience within clinical neurosciences. For successful applicants wishing to be supported in studying for a part-time Masters or Doctorate the duration of contract would be extended to reflect the length of time required for this study.
Clinical duties will include ward cover for patients in the Central England Rehabilitation Unit. Appointees will gain clinical experience of a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions and develop skills in interdisciplinary working and management of complex cases. There will be opportunity to gain experience in outpatient and outreach settings, working from hyperacute to long-term stages of the clinical pathways. Appointees will participate in weekly educational complex case meetings covering difficult medical, ethical and psychosocial issues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital on call Rota. This Rota is non-resident 1:6 on call Rota covering the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital site only (no acute admissions) and is supported by an On Call Consultants.
On-call duties fall 1 in 6 with the other Specialty Doctors (Elderly Care and Adult Rehabilitation and the senior trust Specialist), and will provide out of hours cover for all patients on site (this is a Non-residential, off -site on call)
Share prospective cover Inc. the 1:6 on call for annual leave, short-term sickness of colleagues and study leave for the other colleagues
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to participate in the non-resident on-call rota covering the wards at the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital. Applicants would be expected to have or be near completion of their MRCP, MRCS or equivalent during their period of tenure.
The post will include participating in CERU rehabilitation research activities. This could be contributing to recruitment and data acquisition for existing studies or designing your own studies for research questions across a broad potential range. Suitable candidates could register for an MSc, MD or PhD. This would particularly suit candidates planning a career in rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, stroke medicine, trauma, neurophysiology, or neuro-palliative care.
The job will include teaching of undergraduate medical students. Opportunities are available to be involved in assessment and evaluation of students. The skills of teaching and assessment are increasingly recognised as essential for trainees in medical specialties at all levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to participate in the non-resident on-call rota covering the wards at the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital. Applicants would be expected to have or be near completion of their MRCP, MRCS or equivalent during their period of tenure.
The post will include participating in CERU rehabilitation research activities. This could be contributing to recruitment and data acquisition for existing studies or designing your own studies for research questions across a broad potential range. Suitable candidates could register for an MSc, MD or PhD. This would particularly suit candidates planning a career in rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, stroke medicine, trauma, neurophysiology, or neuro-palliative care.
The job will include teaching of undergraduate medical students. Opportunities are available to be involved in assessment and evaluation of students. The skills of teaching and assessment are increasingly recognised as essential for trainees in medical specialties at all levels.
Person Specification
Fully registered with the GMC with experience of acute medicine or acute surgery
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with experience of acute medicine or acute surgery
- Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of a commitment to clinical research or medical education.
- Teaching skills which include an ability to explain clinical concepts to medical students
Person Specification
Fully registered with the GMC with experience of acute medicine or acute surgery
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with experience of acute medicine or acute surgery
- Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of a commitment to clinical research or medical education.
- Teaching skills which include an ability to explain clinical concepts to medical students
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).
