Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of ST1-2 Trust Grade (SHO Level) working at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen Square.
Postholders will have the opportunity to attend the same teaching and training sessions as CMTs. However, this post is not recognised for training.
2 posts available:One starting 02/04/2025The other starting 06/05/2025both to contract-end-date 05/08/2025
ExperienceAs the post holder will manage the Neurology inpatients overnight without a registrar on site (NHNN only), experience in general medicine in a UK hospital is preferred.
TeachingThere are daily opportunities to attend teaching. These include grand rounds, clinico-pathologic cases, bedside teaching and consultant-led tutorials, often by international experts. Two teaching sessions are protected: a weekly teaching session for MRCP PACES neurology and a weekly CMT teaching session tied to the curriculum and delivered by consultants.
SupervisionAll trainees will have a named educational supervisor and an electronic portfolio on which to log progress
Main duties of the job
The Trust Grade Doctor will have primary charge of the day to day care of neurology patients. The position holder will clerk and perform neurological assessments on patients on admission and discharge.
They will ensure accurate update of patient records liaising with full range of multi-disciplinary teams involved in patient care and ensuring discharge summaries are completed with-in set time frame.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
NHNN
The hospital is internationally renowned as a leading centre for clinical care and research. We welcome both trainee neurologists and general medical trainees wishing to gain experience in the management of neurological disorders to inform their future practice. The hospital is closely linked to a number of leading research facilities, and trainees wishing to pursue research interests in future will be well placed to explore this.
Queen Square is minutes from Russell Square and Holborn underground stations in central London and has good transport connections to national rail and bus networks.
There are several different firms at the hospital, and trainees can gain experience in: Epilepsy and sleep disorders Parkinsonism and movement disorders Dementia and cognitive impairment Neuropathies and myopathies Neuro-ophthalmology Autonomic dysfunction Neuromuscular complex care Neurological intensive care (unique within the UK) Stroke, including thrombolysis and rehabilitationSHOs rotate through weeks of inpatient ward work and time on the daycare unit. Shifts are a combination of standard hours (usually 8.30am to 5pm) and on-call shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
NHNN
The hospital is internationally renowned as a leading centre for clinical care and research. We welcome both trainee neurologists and general medical trainees wishing to gain experience in the management of neurological disorders to inform their future practice. The hospital is closely linked to a number of leading research facilities, and trainees wishing to pursue research interests in future will be well placed to explore this.
Queen Square is minutes from Russell Square and Holborn underground stations in central London and has good transport connections to national rail and bus networks.
There are several different firms at the hospital, and trainees can gain experience in: Epilepsy and sleep disorders Parkinsonism and movement disorders Dementia and cognitive impairment Neuropathies and myopathies Neuro-ophthalmology Autonomic dysfunction Neuromuscular complex care Neurological intensive care (unique within the UK) Stroke, including thrombolysis and rehabilitationSHOs rotate through weeks of inpatient ward work and time on the daycare unit. Shifts are a combination of standard hours (usually 8.30am to 5pm) and on-call shifts.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of CMT training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Experience in Neurology/ Stroke and keen interest in pursuing career in Neurology/ Stroke
- GMC registration
- Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Understanding of research methodology
Experience
Essential
- Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Previous data-analysis
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
- Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology/Stroke
Communication
Essential
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
- Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients
- Resourceful and able to work independently, and manage own workload through excellent organisational skills and effective ordering of priorities
- Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work
- Strong problem solving abilities
Desirable
- PhD or interest in pursuing neurology/stroke-related PhD in future
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of CMT training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Experience in Neurology/ Stroke and keen interest in pursuing career in Neurology/ Stroke
- GMC registration
- Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Understanding of research methodology
Experience
Essential
- Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
Desirable
- Clinical Audit
- Previous data-analysis
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
- Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology/Stroke
Communication
Essential
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
- Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
- Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- A very high level of consideration and care for patients
- Resourceful and able to work independently, and manage own workload through excellent organisational skills and effective ordering of priorities
- Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work
- Strong problem solving abilities
Desirable
- PhD or interest in pursuing neurology/stroke-related PhD in future
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
