Job summary
We have an exciting Registrar level opportunity for candidates who wish to obtain training and broaden their experience in Neurology and Stroke Medicine in a central London teaching hospital.
You will work as part of a Consultant led team to manage Stroke and Neurology inpatients, ward referrals and outpatient clinics and will gain an excellent grounding in Neurology and Stroke medicine. All of our trainees are encouraged to participate in departmental and Trust initiatives as well as Quality Improvement projects. Additionally there will be opportunity to attend the Regional Neurosciences meetings at Charing Cross Hospital.
Working in Neurology and Stroke Medicine at Chelsea offers a high performing, vibrant and thriving training environment, with excellent levels of senior presence and support and a large and dedicated multi-professional team.
This post would be ideally suited to candidates wishing to apply for a National training number in Neurology and the successful candidate would receive mentoring from Dr Redwood, Training Programme Director for Neurology in North West London.
Main duties of the job
The main parts of the post involve the care of Stroke and Neurology inpatients, attending outpatient TIA, Stroke and Neurology clinics, reviewing Stroke and Neurology inpatient consults and performing the regular functions of a Neurology/Stroke Registrar. You will be part of a Consultant led team which (in addition to this post) includes two Neurology SpRs, two FY2s, two FY1s, a Neurology Specialist Nurse and a Neurology Pharmacist. There will be consultant ward rounds of new patients, with SpR led ward rounds of existing patients.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
Our Priorities
Deliver high-quality patient-centred care
Patients, their friends, family and carers will be treated with unfailing kindness and respect by every member of staff in every department and their experience and quality of care will be second to none.
Be the employer of choice
We will provide every member of staff with the support, information, facilities and environment they need to develop in their roles and careers. We will recruit and retain people we need to deliver high-quality services to our patients and other service users.
Deliver better care at lower cost
We will look to continuously improve the quality of care and patient experience through the most efficient use of available resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be opportunity for interested individuals to carry out supervised outpatient clinics, MDTs and attend a number of sub-specialty Neurology clinics including Neuro-inflammation, Cognitive clinics and Neuro-ID clinics. There may also be opportunity to attend further sub-specialty clinics at the regional Neurosciences Centre at Charing Cross Hospital
The Appointee will be expected to assess and manage patients with the support of the consultant and using appropriate clinical guidelines.
There are multiple multi-disciplinary meetings between doctors, nursing staff, and specialist teams for the care of patients.
The post has no oncall commitment, but there may be opportunity to join the local Medical registrar oncall rota at Chelsea and Westminster or the regional Stroke and Neurology Registrar oncall rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be opportunity for interested individuals to carry out supervised outpatient clinics, MDTs and attend a number of sub-specialty Neurology clinics including Neuro-inflammation, Cognitive clinics and Neuro-ID clinics. There may also be opportunity to attend further sub-specialty clinics at the regional Neurosciences Centre at Charing Cross Hospital
The Appointee will be expected to assess and manage patients with the support of the consultant and using appropriate clinical guidelines.
There are multiple multi-disciplinary meetings between doctors, nursing staff, and specialist teams for the care of patients.
The post has no oncall commitment, but there may be opportunity to join the local Medical registrar oncall rota at Chelsea and Westminster or the regional Stroke and Neurology Registrar oncall rota.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifacation
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Full MRCP (Applicants with written part 2 or PACES outstanding will be considered)
- Advanced Life Support Provider
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- General and acute medicine experience
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Good inter-personal and communications skills
- Computer skills and IT literacy
- Leadership and teaching experience
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Commitment to the goals of the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at Registrar level
- Previous Neurology or Stroke Medicine experience
- Prior experience of working in the NHS
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Good organisational and leadership qualities
- Flexible, Objective, Compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Subject to Occupational Health Clearance for the post specified.
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
Other Competencies
Desirable
- Understanding Self
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing self effectively
- Ability to planning ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in approach.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifacation
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Full MRCP (Applicants with written part 2 or PACES outstanding will be considered)
- Advanced Life Support Provider
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- General and acute medicine experience
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving
- Good inter-personal and communications skills
- Computer skills and IT literacy
- Leadership and teaching experience
- Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Commitment to the goals of the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Desirable
- Previous experience of working at Registrar level
- Previous Neurology or Stroke Medicine experience
- Prior experience of working in the NHS
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Good organisational and leadership qualities
- Flexible, Objective, Compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Subject to Occupational Health Clearance for the post specified.
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
Other Competencies
Desirable
- Understanding Self
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing self effectively
- Ability to planning ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in approach.
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).