Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee in paediatric or paediatric neurology (or a doctor hoping to specialise in neurology or an allied specialty) to gain specialist experience in the diagnosis and management of paediatric neuroinflammatory disorders.
The applicant will need GMC registration to apply.
The post normally runs for one year, though a longer period is negotiable. The applicant can be at any stage in their training, ST3+ training level would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the paediatric neuroinflammatory service in Oxford and have opportunity to gain experience in diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOGAD and autoimmune encephalitis. The psot holder will work within 2 nationally commissioned highly specialised services ( Paediatric Multiple Sclerosis and NMO service) There are several educational opportunities within these specialist services including opportunities for national and international collaborative projects. The post is primarily aimed at individuals wishing to develop specialty skills in the diagnosis and management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. For those interested, there will be research projects for the individual to pursue.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for under consultant supervision, inpatient and outpatient management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. This will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, arranging admissions for investigations and disease modifying treatments. The post holder will work closely with the neuroinflammatory specialist nurse and the administrator to complete monthly reporting and annual reporting. The post holder will under consultant supervision complete bluetaq forms and MDT discussion proformas.
The post holder will have opportunity to attend general neurology clinics and neurology multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for under consultant supervision, inpatient and outpatient management of children and young people with neuroinflammatory disorders. This will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient reviews, arranging admissions for investigations and disease modifying treatments. The post holder will work closely with the neuroinflammatory specialist nurse and the administrator to complete monthly reporting and annual reporting. The post holder will under consultant supervision complete bluetaq forms and MDT discussion proformas.
The post holder will have opportunity to attend general neurology clinics and neurology multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Evidence of interest in a Neurologically associated specialty Adult or Paediatric
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences
Desirable
- General core medical or Paediatric training completed according to training requirements
Skills
Essential
- oLeadership - ability to motivate and aid other members of the team.
- oOrganisational skills
- oGood personal/interpersonal skills.
- oGood spoken and written English
- oAble to take on responsibility and communicate within the team.
- oBasic computing skills
- oTeam working skills
- oGood writing and analytical skills
- Good general medical knowledge at level expected of core medical training according to training requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Evidence of ability to write papers and present .
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Evidence of interest in a Neurologically associated specialty Adult or Paediatric
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences
Desirable
- General core medical or Paediatric training completed according to training requirements
Skills
Essential
- oLeadership - ability to motivate and aid other members of the team.
- oOrganisational skills
- oGood personal/interpersonal skills.
- oGood spoken and written English
- oAble to take on responsibility and communicate within the team.
- oBasic computing skills
- oTeam working skills
- oGood writing and analytical skills
- Good general medical knowledge at level expected of core medical training according to training requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Evidence of ability to write papers and present .
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS.
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).
