Overview
This post will be based in Orpington Neurorehabilitation Centre and will be required to provide cross cover between the 2b Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit (1b). The key aim of Ontario 2b is to offer specialist active rehabilitation to patients with neurological needs, to assist them in achieving physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing, facilitating family, vocational and community engagement.
The Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit provides specialist neurological rehabilitation in a 15 bedded unit. In this unit complex physical and cognitive rehabilitation is provided to patients who suffered a stroke, traumatic brain injury, polyneuropathy, myopathy, spinal cord injury, or relapse of progressive neurological disease.
Main duties of the job
Within this role, the successful applicant will work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams led by a team of three Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine and Clinical Service Lead to support the day-to-day running of the Neuro-Rehabilitation 2B and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit. The Medical, Nursing, Therapy Neuropsychology and specialist social worker work with patients to deliver patient-focused, evidence based rehabilitation program to support functional independence and reintegration to home and community. The successful applicant will also be required to attend and actively contribute to family meetings, complex patient discharge meetings, key-working duties and multidisciplinary team reviews. There are opportunities within this role to further develop clinical skills and to attend and review patients in a weekly MDT Rehabilitation Clinic, Specialist Spasticity Clinic and Intrathecal Baclofen Clinic.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kings College Hospital is seeking to employ Clinical Fellows to provide Medical support in Orpington Neurosciences, cross covering between the 2b Neurorehabilitation Unit and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit (1b).
Within this role, the successful applicant will work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams led by Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, a Clinical Service Lead to support the day to day running of the Neuro-Rehabilitation 2B and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit. The Medical, Nursing, Therapy Neuropsychology and specialist social worker work with patients to deliver patient-focused, evidence based rehabilitation program to support functional independence and reintegration to home and community. The successful applicant will also be required to attend and actively contribute to family meetings, complex patient discharge meetings, key-working duties and multidisciplinary team reviews.
This post would be suitable for any trainee who has completed MRCP or has achieved equivalent competencies. Previous experience in General Medicine and up to date certification for Adult Life Support training are essential. Previous experience of neurosciences would be advantageous.
Although these appointments are not accredited for training, the appointees will have the opportunity to participate in the educational and training programs at the PRUH and/or Denmark Hill sites, compliance with the Trust mandatory training is also essential. The Clinical fellow will be expected to attend and actively participate in departmental teaching and audit. There is a yearly appraisal system and the successful candidate should comply with GMC revalidation process.
The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the Departments ongoing clinical audit programmes, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. There are opportunities to further develop clinical skills and to attend and review patients in a weekly MDT Rehabilitation Clinic, Specialist Spasticity clinic and intrathecal Baclofen Clinic. The post holder also has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
The post holder will be expected to engage in continual professional development. Study leave may be requested in accordance with the Trusts Policy for Continuing Medical Education. Annual leave may be taken in accordance with the Trusts Guidelines on Leave Arrangements for Medical and Dental Staff. To ensure the smooth running of the service, the post holder will ensure that, in conjunction with colleagues, adequate arrangements are made to cover planned and unplanned absences.
The experience and opportunities offered by these posts would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in medicine, gerontology, stroke, neurology or neurorehabilitation.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Experience
Essential
* Experience in general medicine at the level of completion of Basic Core
Qualifications
Essential
* [MRCP] or equivalent.
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