Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Grade Registrar Neurology

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Job summary

This post replaces the current trainee who had successfully completed the training period in department of Neurology in Kettering. You will be joining a team of four consultants. This is an ideal post for someone who is looking to gain more experience in Neurology working with the consultants and learning new skills.

Post holder is expected to undertake supervised Neurology out- patient clinics and one Electromyography EMG clinic (training will be provided). The registrar will support the consultants with in-patient referrals and attend to procedures such as Lumbar punctures and IV infusions on weekly basis. Registrar is expected to attend and present at weekly neuro-imaging(CT-angios & MRI) MDT.

There is a possibility of attending specialist clinics such as epilepsy, Multiple sclerosis, Botulinum Toxin injection clinic and nerve conduction studies clinics in Kettering and attending the regional center weekly for learning from highly specialized clinics in Epilepsy surgery, peripheral nerve disorders, neuro-immunology, muscle disorders, Neuro-vascular clinics, EEG reporting as per interest.

Arrangements could also be made for the appointee to attend an alternative hospital for further training if they have special interest areas in neurology.

Research and publications are encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job

To provide care and management to all patients under the care of Neurology alongside consultants

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
To participate in undergraduate teaching and training as required
Audit and research as required
Weekly Academic session at regional Neurology centre (Coventry university Hospital or Oxford)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical: The duties of this post may be summarised as

Four Clinics including Hot Clinics and One EMG Clinics(training will be provided)
There is an on call-rota 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday for in-patient care
Bi-weekly lumbar puncture clinic(monthly Xray guided LP clinic)

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Date posted

14 June 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-6355574-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

N/A

Essential

MB BS/MB ChB or equivalent
MRCP Part 2 written or equivalent ( i.e. MD or PhD)
Gull GMC Registration/ eligibility to apply for GMC registration
2 Years at SHO Level
Supervision of FY1/FY2

Desirable

Knowledge of Audit
Evidence Based Medicine
MRCP Completed

Person Specification

N/A

Essential

MB BS/MB ChB or equivalent
MRCP Part 2 written or equivalent ( i.e. MD or PhD)
Gull GMC Registration/ eligibility to apply for GMC registration
2 Years at SHO Level
Supervision of FY1/FY2

Desirable

Knowledge of Audit
Evidence Based Medicine
MRCP Completed

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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