Job summary
This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Charing Cross Neurosciences team in a 6 month SHO position in Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. There is flexibility in the post to make it longer or shorter than 6 months. This post will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to get experience in all aspects of rehabilitation medicine from assessing suitability for rehabilitation in a patient who is in an acute neurological phase to establishing rehabilitation potential and taking the patient through specialist rehabilitation treatments. This role will include the opportunity to work on the newly established Rapid Access Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) beds which is an initiative to improve access to inpatient rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Access Acute Rehab (RAAR) beds. The post holder will be involved in clerking and managing inpatients on CNRU who have complex physical and cognitive impairments.
To manage acutely unwell patients on the neuro rehab ward and refer to other specialties if required.
The post-holder will take an active part in patient management and will be under the supervision of the Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine. They will participate in the ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings, diagnosis and prognosis meetings and goal setting meetings.
They will also get training on how to assess new referrals for suitability for rehabilitation.
They will have opportunities to do outpatient clinics as well as home visits in the community.
There will also be exposure to specialist spasticity management (botulinum toxin injections and medical management of spasticity)
If interested opportunities to sit in on amputee rehabilitation clinics and the major trauma rehabilitation ward rounds.
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, and seasonal 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 main duties of the post holder will be on the Charing Cross Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (CNRU) and Rapid Access Acute Rehab (RAAR) beds. The post holder will be involved in clerking and managing inpatients on CNRU who have complex physical and cognitive impairments.
To manage acutely unwell patients on the neuro rehab ward and refer to other specialties if required.
The post-holder will take an active part in patient management and will be under the supervision of the Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine. They will participate in the ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings, diagnosis and prognosis meetings and goal setting meetings.
They will also get training on how to assess new referrals for suitability for rehabilitation.
They will have opportunities to do outpatient clinics as well as home visits in the community.
There will also be exposure to specialist spasticity management (botulinum toxin injections and medical management of spasticity)
If interested opportunities to sit in on amputee rehabilitation clinics and the major trauma rehabilitation ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post holder will be on the Charing Cross Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (CNRU) and Rapid Access Acute Rehab (RAAR) beds. The post holder will be involved in clerking and managing inpatients on CNRU who have complex physical and cognitive impairments.
To manage acutely unwell patients on the neuro rehab ward and refer to other specialties if required.
The post-holder will take an active part in patient management and will be under the supervision of the Consultant in Rehabilitation medicine. They will participate in the ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings, diagnosis and prognosis meetings and goal setting meetings.
They will also get training on how to assess new referrals for suitability for rehabilitation.
They will have opportunities to do outpatient clinics as well as home visits in the community.
There will also be exposure to specialist spasticity management (botulinum toxin injections and medical management of spasticity)
If interested opportunities to sit in on amputee rehabilitation clinics and the major trauma rehabilitation ward rounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Desirable
Relevant experience
Essential
- Completion of all foundation year competencies
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in Neurology, Stroke or Rehabilitation Medicine
Language Skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment level
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
Desirable
Relevant experience
Essential
- Completion of all foundation year competencies
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in Neurology, Stroke or Rehabilitation Medicine
Language Skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment level
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
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).
