Job summary
The Department of Neurology at the Royal London Hospital is a vibrant and expanding department, embedded in the culturally diverse district of East London. An opportunity has arisen to employ a Locum Specialty Registrar (SpR) in Neurology, grade ST4 or above, to cover a period of academic leave of one of our substantive trainees. This would be a good opportunity for a junior doctor with an interest in neurology to gain further experience and training in a busy and established teaching hospital. The post of SpR is non-resident and is tenable for 12 months. There is the potential for less than full time employment, i.e. part time.
Main duties of the job
There are 6 Neurology SpRs, 1 Internal Medicine Stage 1 trainee, 2 Junior Clinical Fellows and 1 FY2 currently working in the department. There are opportunities for sub-speciality training in Neuro-inflammatory and Neuro-immunological disorders, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, Movement Disorders, Headache and Stroke. In-patient and Home Videotelemetry services (the second such service in London) are provided in conjunction with Neurophysiology. There are opportunities to gain experience in all of these areas. The post holder will also be able to attend clinics and perform audit and research to gain further experience and develop their career.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will work at ST3 equivalent level, and gain experience working as a neurology ST3 on neurology wards, seeing referrals and in clinic. You will also be expected to work on the on call rota. There may also be the opportunity to gain training in and work as the stroke registrar on call. Candidates will also attend regular local and regional neurology teaching and have the opportunity to carry out audit/research.
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated, is currently under legislative review.
We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will work at ST3 equivalent level, and gain experience working as a neurology ST3 on neurology wards, seeing referrals and in clinic. You will also be expected to work on the on call rota. There may also be the opportunity to gain training in and work as the stroke registrar on call. Candidates will also attend regular local and regional neurology teaching and have the opportunity to carry out audit/research.
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated, is currently under legislative review.
We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of Core Medical Training
- Research degree in Neurology or a related field
- MRCP or equivalent
Special Knowledge/Abilities/ And or Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing patients with neurological disorders
- Experience of managing acutely unwell neurological patients
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care of patients with neurological disorders at a senior level
- Special interest in a neurological sub-specialty area
Interests and motivation for the post
Essential
Desirable
- Planning a career in Neurology
Person Specification
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of Core Medical Training
- Research degree in Neurology or a related field
- MRCP or equivalent
Special Knowledge/Abilities/ And or Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing patients with neurological disorders
- Experience of managing acutely unwell neurological patients
Desirable
- Experience of coordinating care of patients with neurological disorders at a senior level
- Special interest in a neurological sub-specialty area
Interests and motivation for the post
Essential
Desirable
- Planning a career in Neurology
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).
