Job summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Trust grade registrar (ST3+) post in Neurology.
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Trust grade registrar (ST3+) post in Neurology.
The successful candidate will be able take up post for a period of 12 months initially with a view to this being extended by mutual agreement.
The Trust grade registrar post has been specifically designed to help motivate people further in their careers in Neurology.
These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 11,000 members of staff, providing services to nearly a million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service.
It is important that if you have been employed as a doctor by another organisation that you provide details of your most recent Designated Body and Responsible Officer together with contact details to the Chair of the interview panel
This post will allow the successful candidate to develop their Neurology and clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. They will have the opportunity to work at registrar level.
About us
These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 11,000 members of staff, providing services to nearly a million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will allow the successful candidate to develop their Neurology and clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. They will have the opportunity to work at registrar level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will allow the successful candidate to develop their Neurology and clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. They will have the opportunity to work at registrar level.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCP qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to medical training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working at Neurology registrar level either in the UK or abroad
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work effectively
- Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Physical skills
Essential
- Regular participation of the oncall triage rota
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCP qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to medical training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years experience of working at Neurology registrar level either in the UK or abroad
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and work effectively
- Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.
Physical skills
Essential
- Regular participation of the oncall triage rota
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families
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
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).
