Job summary
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate(s) wanting to gain experience in both general and sub-specialty Neurology in a regional neuroscience centre. The contract will be for 12 months.
The post involves care of neurology inpatients, a multitude of sub-specialty outpatient clinics, acute neurology liaison service and weekly academic and neuro-radiology meetings. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota, which includes neurology and resident stroke thrombolysis/thrombectomy duties.
Main duties of the job
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate(s) seeking to gain further experience in both general and sub-specialty Neurology in a regional neuroscience centre. This is a substantive role, for which the prime location will be Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham palace Road.
The key objectives of this role include:
1. Gaining training experience with secondary and tertiary level epilepsy care (inpatient and outpatients)
2. The development of new clinical pathways for the management of blackouts and seizures
3. Improving pathways for first seizure diagnosis and management
4. Training in home video telemetry (both EEG and seizure semiology)
The candidate will gain experience with obstetric neurology patients and will be expected to attend the weekly academic and neuro-radiology meetings, and monthly valproate review clinic and complex epilepsy meeting.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate wanting to gain experience in tertiary level epilepsy care. Trainees within the neurology training programme (specialist registrars in training) or those that have completed training and wishing to gain dedicated epilepsy training would be ideal candidates. The contract will be for 12 months.
There are numerous teaching opportunities including a weekly Academic Neurology meeting, Neuroradiology MDTs and a Neurology journal club. There are also additional sub-specialty meetings for epilepsy, movement disorders, neuro-ID, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular, peripheral nerve, neuro-inflammation and cognitive neurology.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate wanting to gain experience in tertiary level epilepsy care. Trainees within the neurology training programme (specialist registrars in training) or those that have completed training and wishing to gain dedicated epilepsy training would be ideal candidates. The contract will be for 12 months.
There are numerous teaching opportunities including a weekly Academic Neurology meeting, Neuroradiology MDTs and a Neurology journal club. There are also additional sub-specialty meetings for epilepsy, movement disorders, neuro-ID, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular, peripheral nerve, neuro-inflammation and cognitive neurology.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (MRCP) or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- Inclusion on the specialist register for neurology GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
- Neurology SpR level experience
- Knowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
Desirable
- Looking for end of neurology training experience at ICHNT
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of stroke thrombolysis with evidence of training/competency
- Ability to function as a competent independent neurologist
- Knowledge of patient management systems like Cerner
- Clinical Audit and/or Quality Improvement
Language
Essential
- Fluent English with evidence provided where necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (MRCP) or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- Inclusion on the specialist register for neurology GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
- Neurology SpR level experience
- Knowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
Desirable
- Looking for end of neurology training experience at ICHNT
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of stroke thrombolysis with evidence of training/competency
- Ability to function as a competent independent neurologist
- Knowledge of patient management systems like Cerner
- Clinical Audit and/or Quality Improvement
Language
Essential
- Fluent English with evidence provided where necessary
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).
