Job summary
Applications are invited for a highly motivated Clinical Fellow in Brain Injury Rehabilitation based at the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, situated in the grounds of Frenchay Hospital on the outskirts of the cosmopolitan city of Bristol.
This is a full time appointment for 40 hours per week, 9am-5pm Monday - Friday, with the need for occasional flexibility. There is no on-call commitment.
The Centre is a highly reputable, busy 52 bed unit offering brain injury rehabilitation for adolescent and adult patients, including patients with complex acquired neurological injuries and may include patients with a tracheostomy or challenging behaviours.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow is encouraged to play an active role in all aspects of the assessment and management of patients. The particular role, of the Clinical Fellow, is to provide continuity of medical care, day to day management of the in-patient service, report preparation and close liaison with the Centre's friendly inter-disciplinary team. The post holder will have close working relationships with the acute neurosciences services.
Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC. In addition, experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. We have links to the University of Bristol, the University of Bath and the University of the West of England. Our annual turnover is £532 million, and we employ over 8,000 staff.
We aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience foreveryone who uses our services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Our vision is to realise the great potential of our organisation by empowering our skilled and caring staff to deliver high-quality, financially sustainable services in state of-the-art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and with a spirit of openness and candour we will ensure an outstanding experience for our patients.
The Trust currently delivers these services from a new hospital on the Southmead site that opened in May 2014. At Southmead Hospital, we also have our excellent maternity and women's health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Trust's Severn Pathology Service.
Our hospitals:
Southmead Hospital Bristol
Cossham Hospital
Bristol Centre for Enablement
Frenchay - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachments for the full Job Description and Person Specification.
The main role is to look after the general Medical needs of the Level 1 & 2 patients who are in the process of rehabilitation from their acquired brain injury by providing on site cover from 9am to 5pm. Occasional irregular duties/hours, outside the standard work hours, may be necessary for the effective smooth running of the Unit. Their medical needs are variable from basic management to occasional acute emergencies requiring transfer to the main hospital site. Some patients have challenging behaviours as a consequence of their acquired brain injury. All new patients require clerking with the acquisition of relevant collateral information from referring ward/hospital and, where necessary, from the relatives/family.
The post holder will work with Dr Graham, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Consultants in Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology. The consultants are accessible and approachable for any issue concerning the neuro-behavioural and neuro-physical management of the in-patients. The Fellow is, however, encouraged to take the lead in the general medical management of the patients.
The post holder will work within the structure of an interdisciplinary team, supporting the nursing and therapy staff as well as the patient(s) and their relatives and family. The Fellow plays a pivotal role in liaising with the staff, therapists and clinical professionals.
Report preparation, comprehensive discharge summaries and documentation of issues concerning the patients are essential components of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachments for the full Job Description and Person Specification.
The main role is to look after the general Medical needs of the Level 1 & 2 patients who are in the process of rehabilitation from their acquired brain injury by providing on site cover from 9am to 5pm. Occasional irregular duties/hours, outside the standard work hours, may be necessary for the effective smooth running of the Unit. Their medical needs are variable from basic management to occasional acute emergencies requiring transfer to the main hospital site. Some patients have challenging behaviours as a consequence of their acquired brain injury. All new patients require clerking with the acquisition of relevant collateral information from referring ward/hospital and, where necessary, from the relatives/family.
The post holder will work with Dr Graham, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Consultants in Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology. The consultants are accessible and approachable for any issue concerning the neuro-behavioural and neuro-physical management of the in-patients. The Fellow is, however, encouraged to take the lead in the general medical management of the patients.
The post holder will work within the structure of an interdisciplinary team, supporting the nursing and therapy staff as well as the patient(s) and their relatives and family. The Fellow plays a pivotal role in liaising with the staff, therapists and clinical professionals.
Report preparation, comprehensive discharge summaries and documentation of issues concerning the patients are essential components of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- ATLS/ACLS
- MRCP Part 1, or equivalent
Training, Experience & Audit
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Some training in neurology &/or rehabilitation medicine
Research, Teaching, Publications & Communications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- ATLS/ACLS
- MRCP Part 1, or equivalent
Training, Experience & Audit
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Some training in neurology &/or rehabilitation medicine
Research, Teaching, Publications & Communications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
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).
