Job summary
This is a large department with 39 Consultant Neurologists linked to Imperial (based at Charing Cross, St. Mary's or Hammersmith Hospitals), many with clinical duties at allied District General Hospitals and/or research commitments within academic departments at Imperial College.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join the Neurology Service who have some prior experience in within the specialty. We offer a friendly, supportive department, ensuring training and personal development needs are met.
As a regional neuroscience centre, we bring together expertise across the range of neurological conditions, and as the Trust is an academic health science centre, we try to bring cutting edge research to the bedside for the benefit of patients. Our neuro-otology is a centre of national excellence for patients with dizzy, balance and eye movement disorders and receives referrals from around the UK. We have an internationally recognised multiple sclerosis (MS) service, with the largest UK cohort of patients on disease modifying therapies. Our dementia service has unrivalled expertise in using advanced imaging for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
We reserve ourselves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient amount of applications for the role.
Main duties of the job
Clinical time will be spent working on the shop floor, working across the Neurology Ward and our dedicated Neurosciences Treatment Unit (NTU). The candidate will have access to senior supervision at either Middle Grade or Consultant level. There will be opportunities to attend weekly departmental teaching as well as access to relevant Trust wide training days.
The post holder will work as part of an EWTD compliant full shift rota to ensure cover is provided. The out of hours work will be carried out under the Consultant's / Specialty Registrar's supervision for the management of all appropriate patients.
This a full-time position and will be on a fixed term contract for six month, with a view to extend to twelve months, based at Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road.
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
The post involves care of neurology inpatients, 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.
The Neurology Department provides comprehensive adult neurological care for both emergency and elective work. This includes an inpatient Neurology ward (Charing Cross), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), a planned Neurological Treatment Unit (NTU), an Acute Neurology service, a wide range of sub-speciality outpatient clinics and a number of Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The Neurology department is complemented by the Hyperacute Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery Unit, Neuroradiology Department (with access to CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and interventional neuroradiology), and Neurophysiology Department.
There are plenty of opportunities to be involved in all aspects of neurology patients care with a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient management
There are weekly neurology grand rounds, and teaching from senior staff. During the post there will be opportunities to attend general neurology and sub-specialty outpatient clinics.
The post would be suitable for anyone considering a career in neuroscience.
Research activities
Good Clinical Practice training
Active participation in trial enrolment
Participation in audits, clinical governance, service development
Participation in administrative tasks
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post involves care of neurology inpatients, 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.
The Neurology Department provides comprehensive adult neurological care for both emergency and elective work. This includes an inpatient Neurology ward (Charing Cross), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), a planned Neurological Treatment Unit (NTU), an Acute Neurology service, a wide range of sub-speciality outpatient clinics and a number of Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The Neurology department is complemented by the Hyperacute Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery Unit, Neuroradiology Department (with access to CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and interventional neuroradiology), and Neurophysiology Department.
There are plenty of opportunities to be involved in all aspects of neurology patients care with a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient management
There are weekly neurology grand rounds, and teaching from senior staff. During the post there will be opportunities to attend general neurology and sub-specialty outpatient clinics.
The post would be suitable for anyone considering a career in neuroscience.
Research activities
Good Clinical Practice training
Active participation in trial enrolment
Participation in audits, clinical governance, service development
Participation in administrative tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Completed FY2
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
Desirable
- Looking for neurology training experience at ICHNT
- Knowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
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
- 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
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Completed FY2
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
Desirable
- Looking for neurology training experience at ICHNT
- Knowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
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
- 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).
