Job summary
We are looking to appoint one full-time fixed term post of a Senior Clinical Fellow for a fixed term of of 3 years with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The appointee will provide intermediate grade support to the neuromuscular consultant neurologist and the team appropriate to his/her level of experience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a special interest in neuromuscular disorders.
A medical degree or a diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution or equivalent is essential and candidates must have clinical training and experience near or equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Neurology. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The post is at the level of a speciality registrar (ST6 +) or post CCT level.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful applicant will undertake three outpatient clinics per week and will participate in the delivery of clinical trials within the neuromuscular .
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PROUD VALUES
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Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Registrar ST6+ / Post CCT level .
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Registrar ST6+ / Post CCT level .
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university of institution
- MRCP
Desirable
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical Experience
Essential
- In Neurology training programme/ near completion of Training/ post CCT
- Speciality registrar (ST6 +) or post CCT level
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in Neurology or Neurophysiology
Research
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
- Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviwed journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
- Ability to work as part of a team
Management and Administration
Essential
- Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
- Good personal organisational ability
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Audits outcome of own clinical work
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standard/Good Medical Practice)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university of institution
- MRCP
Desirable
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical Experience
Essential
- In Neurology training programme/ near completion of Training/ post CCT
- Speciality registrar (ST6 +) or post CCT level
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in Neurology or Neurophysiology
Research
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to research activities
- Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviwed journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
- Ability to work as part of a team
Management and Administration
Essential
- Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
- Good personal organisational ability
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Audits outcome of own clinical work
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standard/Good Medical Practice)
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).
