Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a one year post-CCT fellowship in Behavioural Neurology and Neuropsychiatry based at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients who have functional neurological disorders and other disorders at the interface of brain and mind. This fellowship will provide the clinical training and experience to allow a neurologist or psychiatrist to practice independently in this field.
Main duties of the job
This is a Post CCT Fellowship in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Neurology for Neurologists or Psychiatrists. The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients who have functional neurological disorders and other disorders at the interface of brain and mind.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship will provide the clinical training and experience to allow a neurologist/psychiatrist to practice independently in this field.
The fellow will be supervised by both neurologists and psychiatrists, as well as working alongside the multi-professional team within neuropsychiatry at Kings Health Partners (KHP). The most common condition in this sub-speciality is functional neurological disorder (FND), which will be a key focus of the fellowship. The fellow will have exposure to all the elements of an optimal care pathway for FND and gain the competency to offer specialist assessments and treatment planning for these patients. The fellow will also gain competencies in other core areas of neuropsychiatry, including brain injury, epilepsy, movement disorders and autoimmune encephalitis. The fellow will have 1 day per week of protected time for self-study, research, or to study part time for the MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry. Many aspects of the fellowship can be tailored to the specific interests or training needs of the individual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship will provide the clinical training and experience to allow a neurologist/psychiatrist to practice independently in this field.
The fellow will be supervised by both neurologists and psychiatrists, as well as working alongside the multi-professional team within neuropsychiatry at Kings Health Partners (KHP). The most common condition in this sub-speciality is functional neurological disorder (FND), which will be a key focus of the fellowship. The fellow will have exposure to all the elements of an optimal care pathway for FND and gain the competency to offer specialist assessments and treatment planning for these patients. The fellow will also gain competencies in other core areas of neuropsychiatry, including brain injury, epilepsy, movement disorders and autoimmune encephalitis. The fellow will have 1 day per week of protected time for self-study, research, or to study part time for the MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry. Many aspects of the fellowship can be tailored to the specific interests or training needs of the individual.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- MRCP or MRCPsych
- Within 12 months of expected CCT or equivalent following neurology or psychiatry training
Desirable
- neuropsychiatry experience during neurology or psychiatry training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- MRCP or MRCPsych
- Within 12 months of expected CCT or equivalent following neurology or psychiatry training
Desirable
- neuropsychiatry experience during neurology or psychiatry training
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).
