Job summary
We
are looking to fill this temporary post within the Neurology Department at
Leeds General Infirmary for a fixed term of 6 months initially, starting
immediately.
The
successful applicant should posses MRCP (or equivalent) and should be able to
manage acute medical and common neurological emergencies. The successful candidate will be part of 10
middle grade rota covering ward duties, on call and will be expected to do both
general and sub speciality outpatient
clinics.
Although
this is not a training post, there will be plenty of opportunities for
learning, able to take part in the departmental and educational meetings. There are also plenty of opportunities to
take part in our ongoing quality improvement projects and research.
This
post will provide an excellent opportunity to acquire experience in managing a
wide range of neurological conditions in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
This
post would be most suitable for a core trainee at ST3+ level who is wishing to
obtain further experience in neurology.
Main duties of the job
The
post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle grade
level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology
admissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working and
non-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call
neurology consultant.
Applicant
is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover,
acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouraged
to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present
interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There
will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in
teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to
contribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvement
work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
This post will be based at the Leeds General
Infirmary with outreach to St James Hospital when on call.
The
post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade level
and participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurology
admissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors and
supervised neurology clinics.
During
the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust
deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we
see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,
comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and
1,050,000 out-patient appointments.
The
CSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management support
for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spines, Stroke and
Neurophysiology. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr John
Steele is Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr Maruthi
Vinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle grade
level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology
admissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working and
non-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call
neurology consultant.
Applicant
is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover,
acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouraged
to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present
interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There
will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in
teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to
contribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvement
work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
Main
duties of the job
This
post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James
Hospital when on call.
The
post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade level
and participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurology
admissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors and
supervised neurology clinics.
Training
During
the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust
deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training,
professional development and safe working practices. Funding of such training
will be in accordance with the Trusts Staff Development Policy.
See
attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle grade
level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology
admissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working and
non-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call
neurology consultant.
Applicant
is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover,
acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouraged
to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present
interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There
will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in
teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to
contribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvement
work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
Main
duties of the job
This
post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James
Hospital when on call.
The
post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade level
and participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurology
admissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors and
supervised neurology clinics.
Training
During
the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust
deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training,
professional development and safe working practices. Funding of such training
will be in accordance with the Trusts Staff Development Policy.
See
attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in medical and neurological emergencies Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) should have completed a recognised training programme in medicine
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Understand the principles of Audits and participation in a clinical audit.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in medical and neurological emergencies Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) should have completed a recognised training programme in medicine
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Understand the principles of Audits and participation in a clinical audit.
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).
