Job summary
The Neurology Service ise seekig three Clinical Fellows to join the service.
The Clinical Fellow Neurology positions would be ideal for motivated, enthusiastic candidates wanting to gain experience in Sub-specialty Neurology in a regional neuroscience centre.
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.
This a large department with over 40 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.
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..
The postholder will be expected to participate in the oncall rota
Main duties of the job
The post will be full time for twelve months and applications from both pre and post CCT applicants will be considered. Candidates would ideally have a subspecialist interest in one of the following subspecialties: neuroinflammatory disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders or disorders of cognition. As Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has Services across multiple sites, the post-holders may be required to work at a differing sites on certain days of the week. The post-holders will be expected to:
Contribute to the care of neurology inpatients, and the acute neurology liaison service.
Participate in the on-call rota, which includes neurology and resident stroke thrombolysis/thrombectomy duties.
Attend/deliver sub-specialty outpatient clinics.
Attend subspecialty multidisciplinary team meetings and neuroradiology meetings.
Assist with triaging of referrals into subspecialty clinics.
Attend the weekly clinical and academic meetings.
Participate in audit, quality improvement projects and clinical research where applicable.
Involvement in teaching of resident doctors and medical students.
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 within Neurology
o To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
o To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.
o To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
o Maintain current knowledge of Neurology, intervention and related areas appropriate to performing these duties.
o To maintain and participate in a recognised programme of continued medical education and professional development
The postholder will be required to work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
o Clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.
o Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates
o Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would be ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate wanting to gain experience within Neurology
o To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
o To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities.
o To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
o Maintain current knowledge of Neurology, intervention and related areas appropriate to performing these duties.
o To maintain and participate in a recognised programme of continued medical education and professional development
The postholder will be required to work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
o Clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.
o Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates
o Operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (MRCP) or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
Eligibility
Essential
- o Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Inclusion on the specialist register for neurology GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- o Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
- oNeurology SpR level experience
- oVenepuncture, IV lines
- oKnowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
Desirable
Language Skills
Essential
- Fluent English with evidence provided where necessary
Clinical Skills
Essential
- o Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- o Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- o 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
- o Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (MRCP) or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
Eligibility
Essential
- o Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Inclusion on the specialist register for neurology GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- o Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
- oNeurology SpR level experience
- oVenepuncture, IV lines
- oKnowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
Desirable
Language Skills
Essential
- Fluent English with evidence provided where necessary
Clinical Skills
Essential
- o Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- o Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- o 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
- o Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- 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
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).
