Job summary
Applications are invited for a one year Clinical Training Fellowship in Epilepsy neurology. North Bristol Trust is a Teaching Trust linked with the University of Bristol. Full registration with the GMC is required. Candidates must have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices, or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended to provide the post-holder with specialist knowledge and skills in the field of epilepsy and epilepsy surgery assessment and will be suitable for a neurology trainee or a post-CCT neurologist with interest in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. The post may be also suitable for a neurophysiology or neurosurgery trainee with previous experience in management of epilepsy and interest in epilepsy surgery. The post will provide a wide experience in epilepsy from the diagnosis of first seizure to the management of complex epilepsy including pharmacological treatment, EEG reporting, epilepsy surgery assessment, interpretation of scalp videotelemetry and intracranial stereo EEG recordings and neuromodulation procedures in epilepsy, such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The post will involve a combination of outpatient and in-patient work with some time available for research, audit and service improvement activities.
The post-holder will have opportunities to work within the regional South West Adult Neurodevelopmental Epilepsy Service, seeing transitioning and adult patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and monogenic epilepsies.
The post holder may be able to contribute to the on-call neurology rotation pending previous background/ experience and service needs. The post may be prospectively approved for training.
About us
The Department of Stroke and Neurology at Southmead has a national and international reputation for excellent neurological care and research and is part of a large regional neuroscience centre. We provide specialist neurological and stroke care to patients from Bristol and throughout the South West peninsula and South Wales. In addition to acute stroke and general neurology services the department provides high level sub-speciality care in areas including Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-inflammatory disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Neuro-ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Cognitive disorders, Neuromuscular diseases and neurovascular disorders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Clinical Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- To have completed an Audit Project
Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
Desirable
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for emergencies.
Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years experience as SHO (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Special interest in neurology
- Experience as SpR in neurology
- Experience in epilepsy
- Experience in EEG interpretation
Basic qualification
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC
- (e.g. Full MRCP (or FRCS for neurosurgical trainees) (at the time of post commencing) or equivalent clinical experience
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Demonstrate cases
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns.
Desirable
- Able to function successfully under pressure.
Person Specification
Clinical Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- To have completed an Audit Project
Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
Desirable
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for emergencies.
Experience
Essential
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years experience as SHO (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Special interest in neurology
- Experience as SpR in neurology
- Experience in epilepsy
- Experience in EEG interpretation
Basic qualification
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC
- (e.g. Full MRCP (or FRCS for neurosurgical trainees) (at the time of post commencing) or equivalent clinical experience
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Demonstrate cases
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns.
Desirable
- Able to function successfully under pressure.
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).
