Job summary
The post would be ideal for motivated, enthusiastic candidates, wanting to gain experience in Neurology in a regional neuroscience centre and in neurology subspecialty services. The Neurology Department provides comprehensive adult neurological care for both emergency and elective work. This includes an inpatient Neurology ward (Charing Cross), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), a planned Neurological Treatment Unit (NTU), an Acute Neurology service, a wide range of sub-speciality outpatient clinics and a number of Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post will involve care of neurology inpatients, acute neurology liaison service, outpatient clinics - general and MS/neuroinflammatory - and weekly academic and neuro-radiology meetings. The post holders will be expected to participate in the on-call rota, which includes neurology and resident stroke thrombolysis/thrombectomy duties. The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration
Main duties of the job
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
The Trust supports the requirements of CPD as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
- Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust's translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of research governance
- To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in clinical efficiency, quality of outcomes, and operational management
- To support governance activities such as:
o To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the divisional director or clinical director.
o To participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
o To work closely with the directorate, patient and public involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the divisional director/clinical director
- To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams and the Trust.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and divisional director, on behalf of the medical Director with specific responsibilities to be discussed with Heads of Specialty upon appointment. This will include a combination of general neurology and subspecialist clinics and ward rounds and neurology referrals from other specialties.
Regular meetings:
- Weekly neurology grand round
- Weekly neuroradiology MDT
- Weekly MS and neuroinflammatory MDTs
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and divisional director, on behalf of the medical Director with specific responsibilities to be discussed with Heads of Specialty upon appointment. This will include a combination of general neurology and subspecialist clinics and ward rounds and neurology referrals from other specialties.
Regular meetings:
- Weekly neurology grand round
- Weekly neuroradiology MDT
- Weekly MS and neuroinflammatory MDTs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (MRCP) or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- CCT In Neurology
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Inclusion on the specialist register for neurology GMC
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Clarity about gaps in CV
Language Skills
Essential
- Fluent English with evidence provided where necessary
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements as per GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
- Neurology SpR level experience
- Knowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
Desirable
- Looking for end of neurology training experience at ICHNT
Clinical Skills: Clinical Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of stroke thrombolysis with evidence of training/competency
- Ability to function as a competent independent neurologist
- Knowledge of patient management systems like Cerner
- Clinical Audit and/or Quality Improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate Royal College Membership (MRCP) or equivalent
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- CCT In Neurology
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Inclusion on the specialist register for neurology GMC
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Clarity about gaps in CV
Language Skills
Essential
- Fluent English with evidence provided where necessary
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements as per GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties
- Neurology SpR level experience
- Knowledge of the NHS models of Acute Neurology and SDEC
Desirable
- Looking for end of neurology training experience at ICHNT
Clinical Skills: Clinical Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of stroke thrombolysis with evidence of training/competency
- Ability to function as a competent independent neurologist
- Knowledge of patient management systems like Cerner
- Clinical Audit and/or Quality Improvement
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).
