Job summary
Applications are invited for an ST1-2 level clinical fellow rotation in Neurology and Stroke Medicine to start immediately.
This post would be suitable for an ST1-2 level or more senior equivalent who has completed Foundation training or core medical training (or equivalent), and wishes to gain further experience in Neurology or Stroke, perhaps with a view to pursuing related ST3 training.
The post holder will work a 1:12 full-shift resident oncall rota shared between 8 stroke juniors and 4 neurology juniors. The rota is EWTD compliant with compensatory off days and flexible annual leave.
Daytime duties in neurology will include covering the neurology in-patients (10 beds), weekly outpatient clinics, and covering the programmed investigations unit including day case lumbar punctures.
Daytime duties in stroke will include the care of in-patients on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (12 beds) and the Acute Stroke Unit (14 beds), TIA clinics and attending emergency calls for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
Main duties of the job
- Daily review of in-patients and new referrals usually with the SpR and/or consultant
- Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
- Presenting cases at weekly meetings
- Outpatient clinics including TIA clinics
- Assessing ED patients for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are 10-15 neurology beds on the neurosciences wards (12E & 12F) including two dedicated video-EEG telemetry bed. There is also a programmed investigations unit (PIU) on 11D ward where patients attend as a day case for procedures and infusions.
With Neurological cases representing approximately 20% of all acute admissions and a similar proportion of the primary care workload, attachments in Neurology are highly valued as part of both foundation and core medical training.
Super-specialisation within the department includes epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, headache, multiple sclerosis, neuro-rehabilitation and neuro-muscular/peripheral nerve and MND. In neurosurgery interests include; head injury, complex spine, skull base surgery including pituitary, vascular, and functional including trigeminal neuralgia. There is a Gamma Knife unit at St Barts Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are 10-15 neurology beds on the neurosciences wards (12E & 12F) including two dedicated video-EEG telemetry bed. There is also a programmed investigations unit (PIU) on 11D ward where patients attend as a day case for procedures and infusions.
With Neurological cases representing approximately 20% of all acute admissions and a similar proportion of the primary care workload, attachments in Neurology are highly valued as part of both foundation and core medical training.
Super-specialisation within the department includes epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, headache, multiple sclerosis, neuro-rehabilitation and neuro-muscular/peripheral nerve and MND. In neurosurgery interests include; head injury, complex spine, skull base surgery including pituitary, vascular, and functional including trigeminal neuralgia. There is a Gamma Knife unit at St Barts Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
- Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- Probity and Health
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC.
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Teaching and training, appraising and assessing
- Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding
- Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding
- Probity and Health
Desirable
- Current ALS certification
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
Attributes
Essential
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others;
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
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).
