Job summary
We are looking to appoint one full-time fixed term post of a Senior Clinical Fellow for a fixed term of of 3 years with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The appointee will provide intermediate grade support to the neuromuscular consultant neurologist and the team appropriate to his/her level of experience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a special interest in neuromuscular disorders.
A medical degree or a diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution or equivalent is essential and candidates must have clinical training and experience near or equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Neurology. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The post is at the level of a speciality registrar (ST6 +) or post CCT level.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful applicant will undertake three outpatient clinics per week and will participate in the delivery of clinical trials within the neuromuscular .
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O wnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
U nity - Work in partnership with others
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Registrar ST6+ / Post CCT level .
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
2. Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university of institution
3. MRCP
Desirable
4. Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical Experience
Essential
5. In Neurology training programme/ near completion of Training/ post CCT
6. Speciality registrar (ST6 +) or post CCT level
Desirable
7. CCT or equivalent in Neurology or Neurophysiology
Research
Essential
8. Willingness to contribute to research activities
9. Integrates appropriate research findings into clinical practice
10. Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
11. Publications in Peer reviwed journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
12. Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
13. Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
14. Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
15. To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
16. Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
17. Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
18. Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
19. The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
20. Ability to work as part of a team
Management and Administration
Essential
21. Willing to contribute to service improvement & development
22. Good personal organisational ability
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
23. Audits outcome of own clinical work
24. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standard/Good Medical Practice)