This post is ideal for someone who wishes to pursue a career in neurology. There will be support and supervision by the consultants to ensure that competencies are achieved in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions.
You will join a team of two other neurology IMT trainees, with cross cover for absence.
All ST3+ trainees should attempt to attend and present patients at relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
The successful candidates will be expected to work 09:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday and work across all three sites.
Main duties of the job
* Ensure referrals are seen promptly, discussed with the consultant, and shared between you and the relevant consultants if you get too busy.
* Ensure the online referrals system is checked at least twice daily or delegated to a colleague.
* Attend clinics.
* Assist and manage IMT trainee queries.
* Manage clinical fellow clinics.
* Engage in audits to improve the department.
* Conduct lumbar puncture and lumbar puncture clinics.
Job description
The Neurology service is delivered at WHHT by an innovative, forward-thinking team of 12 Consultant Neurologists, supported by 1 Nursing lead, 1 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 internal medicine trainees (IMT) from the East of England Deanery.
The team treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including seizures and headaches. Most treatment of neurology patients takes place across our three sites: Watford General Hospital (WGH), Hemel Hempstead Hospital (HHGH) and St Albans City Hospital (SACH).
The department also has a neurophysiology service that provides both inpatient and outpatient care across the WGH and HHGH sites.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent
* Evidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
* Intercalated BSc or equivalent
* Higher degree MSc, PhD, MD
Knowledge:
Essential
* At least one year of neurology experience
* NHS experience
* Competence at core completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and outpatients
Desirable
* Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g., ALERT, IMPACT certification)
* Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
* Evidence of ST3-level procedural skills relevant to medical patients
Experience:
Essential
* Full GMC registration at time of appointment
* Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of training
* Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
Desirable
* Experience at CT/ST2 level of managing patients with neurological conditions by the time of commencement of ST3 training
Contact for application: westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
Job reference: 360-A-11103
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