We are looking to fill this temporary post within the Neurology Department at Leeds General Infirmary for a fixed term of 6 months initially, starting immediately.
The successful applicant should posses MRCP (or equivalent) and should be able to manage acute medical and common neurological emergencies. The successful candidate will be part of 10 middle grade rota covering ward duties, on call and will be expected to do both general and sub speciality outpatient clinics.
Although this is not a training post, there will be plenty of opportunities for learning, able to take part in the departmental and educational meetings. There are also plenty of opportunities to take part in our ongoing quality improvement projects and research.
This post will provide an excellent opportunity to acquire experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions in a tertiary neurosciences centre.
This post would be most suitable for a core trainee at ST3+ level who is wishing to obtain further experience in neurology.
Main duties of the job
The post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle grade level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology admissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working and non-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call neurology consultant.
Applicant is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover, acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouraged to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvement work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
This post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James Hospital when on call.
The post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade level and participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurology admissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors and supervised neurology clinics.
During the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as 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 we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A& E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments.
The CSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management support for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spines, Stroke and Neurophysiology. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr John Steele is Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr Maruthi Vinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an middle grade level (ST3+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology admissions and inpatients. The on-call pattern involves day working and non-resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call neurology consultant.
Applicant is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of Acute neurology, ward cover, acute neurology clinics and other sub-speciality clinics. They are encouraged to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present interesting cases for discussion including monthly CPC.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to neurology research, clinical governance, and quality improvement work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary with outreach to St James Hospital when on call.
The post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at a middle grade level and participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:10) covering neurology admissions as well as inpatient work and supervision of ward junior doctors and supervised neurology clinics.
Training
During the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training, professional development and safe working practices. Funding of such training will be in accordance with the Trusts Staff Development Policy.
See attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in medical and neurological emergencies Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
* MRCP (UK) should have completed a recognised training programme in medicine
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Understand the principles of Audits and participation in a clinical audit.
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