University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Applications are invited for a post-CCT clinical fellow with a specialist interest in adult neuromuscular disease, to focus on further specialist clinical training and research experience.
The post is for a 12-month period, potentially extendable to 24 months.
The successful applicant will join the Wessex Regional Muscle And Nerve Service (WERMANS), which serves a catchment area of 3 million in the South of England, and is increasing its research activities.
By the end of the training Fellows will meet the competencies agreed by the British Myology Society for UK Clinical Neuromuscular Fellowships and those agreed for the European Neuromuscular Fellowship Core Curriculum.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The candidate will be working with colleagues in the Wessex Regional Muscle And Nerve Service (WERMANS), acquiring skills in investigating and managing patients with myopathies, neuropathies and disorders of the neuromuscular junction, with additional relevant training in neurophysiology, neuropathology and rehabilitation.
The applicant will attend specialist neuromuscular clinics, help with in-hospital care of patients, participate in audit and service improvement. There will be opportunities for research and involvement in supervision of clinical trials of novel treatments in neuromuscular disease.
In addition, the successful applicant will provide a weekly general neurology clinic.
There will be a requirement to participate in the on-call specialist registrar rota (1:9 or less frequently) when required.
This will support an on-call neurology rota.
This post requires full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), and completion of CCT or equivalent.
Person Specification
• MB or equivalent medical degree
• Neurology specialty examination certificate or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining
• UK CCT in Neurology
• Experience with supervising nurses and junior clinical colleagues
• CCT or equivalent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post.
The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.
Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 18th March 2025 Job Reference; 188-MD90225 - This vacancy closes on or before 3rd March 2025
This advert closes on Monday 3 Mar 2025