An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and supportive team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals as a Clinical Fellow in Neurology.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic and dedicated team comprising four Consultants, two Registrars, and four Specialist Nurses (covering Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's disease), working alongside the inpatient Neurology service based Ward at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital.
The team benefits from strong internal support from colleagues in Radiology, Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology, and Neuro-therapy, as well as extensive external clinical networks.
This role will primarily focus on General Neurology, including supporting the streamlining of pathways for neurology input across primary and secondary care. The post holder will also be encouraged to develop individual specialist interests and services.
Please note this is a 6 months contract., The post holder will work as part of the Neurology team, contributing to high-quality inpatient and outpatient care across Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The role involves supporting acute and ongoing management of patients with neurological conditions, participating in MDT working, and delivering safe and effective clinical practice., The postholder will provide inpatient care for patients on the Neurology wards (St Luke's and Bradford Royal Infirmary), manage the day-to-day care of inpatients, including clerking new admissions, daily ward rounds, and making clinical decisions for patients with acute neurological issues alongside the Neurology Registrar and Consultant team.
The Postholder will assist with the Lumbar Puncture (LP) waiting list and perform LPs where indicated, under appropriate supervision.
The post holder will participate in the acute neurology referral service, including the assessment and management of emergency neurology admissions and referrals from other specialities.
The post holder will undertake regular General Neurology outpatient clinics, including both new and follow-up appointments.
The postholder will support the development and delivery of streamlined pathways for neurology input across both primary and secondary care settings.
The postholder will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and joint clinics as appropriate.
The postholder will liaise closely with colleagues in Radiology, Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology, and Neuro-therapy to ensure coordinated patient care.
The postholder will contribute to the ongoing development of specialist neurology services, with opportunities to develop individual subspecialty interests (e.g. movement disorders, MS, headache, epilepsy).
The postholder is required to participate in departmental educational meetings and clinical governance activities, Audit, Research, and Service Improvement:
The post holder will participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service evaluation projects within the Neurology department. Contribute to research and innovation activities where appropriate.
The postholder is required to support the department's objectives in achieving Neurology RTT recovery targets and service efficiency improvements.
On-Call Commitment
Participation in the Neurology on-call rota may be required, depending on service needs. Details will be confirmed at the interview
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate clinical excellence, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Our People Charter
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We value people
* We are one team
* We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
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