Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurology ST1/3
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Job summary
The junior clinical fellow post in neurology is a ward-based role, working alongside additional neurology junior doctors. The role encompasses caring for the neurology in-patients on our 15 bed ward and supporting activity on our neurology day case unit. The role also includes participation in the neurosciences out of hours on-call rota which covers neurosurgery and neurology.
The post will provide experience in the presentation and management of a wide spectrum of neurological conditions. There will be ample opportunity to develop practical procedure skills in lumbar punctures. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake an audit or wider quality improvement project. There are ample opportunities to also develop teaching and presentation skills.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Main duties of the job
Daily work will involve morning ward rounds to review all in-patients followed by ward-based work. Junior doctor teaching takes place during consultant ward rounds and also at designated times during the week.
Support of the day case unit will include reviewing patients attending for elective treatments such as IVIg, cyclophosphamide, MS infusions. Elective lumbar punctures are undertaken on a daily basis by the junior doctor team.
There are regular medical students allocated to spend time on the ward and the junior doctors are involved in supervising their clinical activity.
The post holder needs to be enthusiastic and keen to gain neurology experience
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£37,068 to £48,637 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MWRSCHNEURO-002
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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