Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurology/stroke

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurology/stroke NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Neurology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (out of hours 1 in 18) Job ref 213-DivisionC-

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £63,152 per annum London allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 03/12/:59

Job overview

Applications are welcomed for a fixed term appointment for 12 months. This post is suitable for post MRCP doctors with experience in general medicine or neurology. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the duties of the post which includes neurology and hyperacute stroke ward work, outpatient clinics, covering neurology and stroke out of hours on a 1:18 basis and supervision of the CMTs/JCFs attached to the unit. The post is mainly based at Denmark Hill but may rotate for a 3 month period to Princess Royal University Hospital.

We have a strong ethos of excellence in postgraduate education and training and will support ongoing professional development of the successful applicant. Formal educational supervision will be available, and the successful applicant will participate in all educational activities of the department.

Main duties of the job

This post is part of the neurology/stroke SpR training team and will be based in the neurology unit. The duties will comprise assistance with the care of patients on the wards, attendance at appropriate clinics, acute thrombolysis on-call and on-call cover for regional neurology beds at King's College Hospital.

The appointee will be expected to carry out the duties of the post which include ward work and supervision of the SHOs/JCFs. A full timetable will be made available after appointment.

Working for our organisation

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 Reachis 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is part of the neurology/stroke SpR training team and will be based in the neurology unit. The duties will comprise assistance with the care of patients on the wards, attendance at appropriate clinics, acute thrombolysis on-call and on-call cover for regional neurology beds at King's College Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to carry out the duties of the post which include ward work and supervision of the SHOs/JCFs. A full timetable will be made available after appointment.
There are many educational opportunities within the unit with regular subspecialty meetings in addition to the main academic half day that occurs every Friday. The Friday meeting provides an opportunity for all consultants and junior staff to meet and for juniors to present cases in a grand round forum. In addition there are regular audit and clinical governance meetings which should be attended by SpRs.
Trainees at all levels are encouraged to be involved in teaching undergraduates from the GKT medical school, in addition to providing "in service" training and mentoring of other members of junior staff.

Person specification Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• Proof of basic neurology competency
• Preference will be given to a candidate who has passed the MRCP. However, candidates with suitable other qualifications will also be considered.

Experience

• Research experience, presentations, publications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.