Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly changing neurology service in a regional neuroscience centre, based in a diverse and attractive city. Your role will be key in delivering high quality, accessible care for people with acute and long-term neurological illness.
This post includes a requirement for out of hours working, providing middle-grade cover for Neurology and Stroke (including Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy)
This is a 12 month Fixed Term post.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain ST3 level and above experience within the rapidly changing field of Neurology medicine at NBT, a busy tertiary neuroscience centre.
As part of a consultant led team you will see a wide range of cases. We have excellent neuroradiology at NBT and in addition to daily informal interaction have a weekly meeting to review cases. You'll beexpected to lead a team of junior doctors (CT/IM/F1/F2) on ward rounds and supervise them on the ward and in ED.
We also participate in our own research as well as recruiting for national trials. There are always projects that you can get involved in, or start developing your own ideas. There will be the opportunity to rotate to sub specialist areas of stroke neurology and general neurology depending on other registrar numbers.
About us
The Department of Neurology at Southmead has a national and international reputation for excellent neurological care and research. We provide specialist neurological care of patients from Bristol and surrounding areas. The department centres around 4 clinical teams which also provide high level sub-speciality care. These teams cover all areas of neurology including Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-inflammatory disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Neuro-ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Cognitive disorders, Neuromuscular diseases and neurovascular disorders including all acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation.
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
Basic Qualification/ Prizes
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Post Graduate Qualification
Essential
- (e.g. Full MRCP (or FRCS for neurosurgical trainees) (at the time of post commencing) or equivalent clinical experience
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
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.
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
Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Demonstrate cases.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
Clinical Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
Desirable
- To have completed an Audit Project.
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
Basic Qualification/ Prizes
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Post Graduate Qualification
Essential
- (e.g. Full MRCP (or FRCS for neurosurgical trainees) (at the time of post commencing) or equivalent clinical experience
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate.
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.
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
Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Demonstrate cases.
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
Clinical Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
Desirable
- To have completed an Audit Project.
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).
