Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurology at Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This post provides the opportunity to work at a registrar level at the regional neurosciences centre, based at Royal Preston Hospital. The post provides unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, through participation in education, audit and research.

This is a great opportunity to balance your teaching responsibilities with a well-supported clinical role. Contract of employment will be for fixed term of 6 months in the first instance, renewable by agreement for up to 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The duties of this post may be summarised as:

To work with the neurology education lead to deliver high quality neurology education to medical students from University of Manchester, based at Royal Preston Hospital.
Undertake up to three outpatient clinics a week at Royal Preston Hospital and peripheral hospitals, under consultant supervision.
Management of inpatients in the regional neurology ward based at Royal Preston Hospital.

The post-holder will be expected to participate in the neurology registrar on-call rota. The post will enable the post holder to gain experience in clinical neurology in a supportive environment.

Significant clinical learning opportunities are available, with weekly clinical and academic meetings, case presentations and frequent clinical teaching. Although this is not a formal training post, the post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor.

Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.

About us

The Neurosciences Centre, based at The Royal Preston Hospital, comprises both Neurosurgery and Medical Neurosciences (Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuroradiology, including interventional Neuroradiology, Neuropathology and Neurorehabilitation). The population served by the Neurosciences Centre is approximately. 1.5 million from the catchment area of Lancashire and South Cumbria.

We would be happy to answer any queries you may have regarding this post and any enquiries should be made with Professor Suresh Chhetri (Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Director for Neurology) on 01772 523643.

Date posted

06 February 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £51,017 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-MS2773A

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this post please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this post please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP

Experience and Skills

Essential

Experience of neurology at CMT level or equivalent.
Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP

Experience and Skills

Essential

Experience of neurology at CMT level or equivalent.
Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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