Job summary
Weare looking to fill this replacement post within the Neurology Department atthe Leeds General Infirmary for a fixed term of 6 months initially startingimmediately.
Thesuccessful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be able tomanage acute medical and common neurological emergencies. The successfulcandidate will be part of 10 middle grade rota covering ward duties, on calland will be expected to do both general and sub-speciality outpatient clinics
Althoughthis is not a training post, there will be plenty of opportunities forlearning, able to take part in the departmental and educational meetings. Thereare plenty of opportunities to take part in our ongoing quality improvementprojects and research.
Theseposts will provide excellent opportunity to acquire experience in managing awide rage of neurological conditions in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
Thispost would be most suitable for a core trainee at ST3+ level who is wishing toobtain further experience in neurology.
Main duties of the job
Thepost would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle gradelevel (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurologyadmissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working andnon-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on callneurology consultant.
Applicantis expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover,acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouragedto attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and presentinteresting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
Therewill be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved inteaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, tocontribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvementwork. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
Mainduties of the job
Thispost will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St JamesHospital when on call.
Thepost involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade leveland participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurologyadmissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors andsupervised neurology clinics.
Training
During the course of your employment, you agree toundergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but isnot limited to, induction training
About us
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, withaccess to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year wesee and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000out-patient appointments.
TheCSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management supportfor the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spines, Stroke andNeurophysiology. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr JohnSteele is Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr MaruthiVinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such,all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right toclose, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thepost would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle gradelevel (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurologyadmissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working andnon-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on callneurology consultant.
Applicantis expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover,acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouragedto attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and presentinteresting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
Therewill be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved inteaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, tocontribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvementwork. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
Mainduties of the job
Thispost will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St JamesHospital when on call.
Thepost involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade leveland participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurologyadmissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors andsupervised neurology clinics.
Training
Duringthe course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trustdeems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training,professional development and safe working practices. Funding of such trainingwill be in accordance with the Trusts Staff Development Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
2. MRCP(UK)
3. Should have completed a recognised training programme in medicine
Experience
Essential
4. Must be able to demonstrate a clinical experience and competence in medical and neurological emergencies
5. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
6. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
7. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
8. Eligibility to work in the UK.
9. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the followi
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
10. Understand the principles of Audits and participation in a clinical audit.