Job summary
This Clinical Fellow post in Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation is an exciting opportunity to work within an excellent multidisciplinary team and build a unique skillset in Neurological Rehabilitation. The post is of particular interest for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Stroke Medicine, Neuropsychiatry or a related specialty. The duties of the post are based at the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU). The Clinical Fellow will be supervised by Dr Nikos Gorgoraptis, Consultant Neurologist.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined in the job description are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service
The Clinical Fellow will contribute to the acute and overall medical care of the RNRU inpatients. They will be supervised by Dr Gorgoraptis, Consultant Neurologist, and by the Specialist Registrar in Neurology. Communication and liaison with the other disciplines within the unit and the fostering and encouragement of a team approach are regarded as essential components of the post's responsibilities.
Timetabled duties of the post comprise medical clerking of newly admitted patients
About us
The RNRU has 27 beds and provides a specialist regional service for younger patients with severe complex disability after single incident neurological damage, often due to vascular or traumatic brain injury.
The post operates as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in conjunction with the Specialist Registrar in Neurology in the RNRU.
Training in Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation, particularly after brain injury, will be emphasised in the RNRU. The Unit emphasises the effectiveness of an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The post provides excellent experience in managing the physical, psychological and social problems arising in a young, multicultural patient group, and the post holder will gain an understanding of the long-term needs of people with complex physical and cognitive disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description
The duties outlined in the job description are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service
The Clinical Fellow will contribute to the acute and overall medical care of the RNRU inpatients. They will be supervised by Dr Gorgoraptis, Consultant Neurologist, and by the Specialist Registrar in Neurology. Communication and liaison with the other disciplines within the unit and the fostering and encouragement of a team approach are regarded as essential components of the posts responsibilities.
Timetabled duties of the post comprise medical clerking of newly admitted patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description
The duties outlined in the job description are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service
The Clinical Fellow will contribute to the acute and overall medical care of the RNRU inpatients. They will be supervised by Dr Gorgoraptis, Consultant Neurologist, and by the Specialist Registrar in Neurology. Communication and liaison with the other disciplines within the unit and the fostering and encouragement of a team approach are regarded as essential components of the posts responsibilities.
Timetabled duties of the post comprise medical clerking of newly admitted patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
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).
