Job summary
We are looking to fill 2 replacement posts within the Neurology Department at Leeds General Infirmary for a fixed term of 6 months, starting immediately.
The successful applicants should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be able to manage acute medical and common neurological emergencies. The successful candidates will be part of 10 middle grade rota covering ward duties, on call and will be expected to do both general and sub speciality outpatient clinics.
Although this is not a training post, there will be plenty of opportunities for learning, able to take part in the departmental and educational meetings. There are also plenty of opportunities to take part in our ongoing quality improvement projects and research.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity to acquire experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
These posts would be most suitable for a core trainee at ST3+ level who is wishing to obtain further experience in neurology.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at Leeds General Infirmary at middle grade level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology admissions and inpatients. The on call pattern in volves day working and non resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call neurology consultant. The applicant is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of acute neurology, ward cover, acute neurology clinics and other sub speciality clinics. They are encouraged to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidates to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and posgraduate level, to contribute to neurology research, clinical governance and quality improvement work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
The post is based at Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James's Hospital when on call.
The post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards, supervision of ward junior doctors and supervised neurology clinics.
During the course of your employment, you must agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds. The trust has a budget of over £1 billion per year. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2000 beds or outpatient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 inpatients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 outpatient appointments.
The Neurosciences CSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management support for the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Stroke and Neurophysiology. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager, Dr Jonathan Bilmen is the Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr Maruthi Vinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at Leeds General Infirmary at middle grade level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology admissions and inpatients. The on call pattern in volves day working and non resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call neurology consultant. The applicant is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of acute neurology, ward cover, acute neurology clinics and other sub speciality clinics. They are encouraged to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidates to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and posgraduate level, to contribute to neurology research, clinical governance and quality improvement work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
The post is based at Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James's Hospital when on call.
The post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards, supervision of ward junior doctors and supervised neurology clinics.
During the course of your employment, you must agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training.
Please see attached job description for full details of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at Leeds General Infirmary at middle grade level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology admissions and inpatients. The on call pattern in volves day working and non resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call neurology consultant. The applicant is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of acute neurology, ward cover, acute neurology clinics and other sub speciality clinics. They are encouraged to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidates to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and posgraduate level, to contribute to neurology research, clinical governance and quality improvement work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
The post is based at Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James's Hospital when on call.
The post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards, supervision of ward junior doctors and supervised neurology clinics.
During the course of your employment, you must agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training.
Please see attached job description for full details of this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competency in medical and neurological emergencies.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Hold full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competency in medical and neurological emergencies.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Hold full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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).
