Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.

The post would be suitable for a trainee who is post IMT or is coming to the end of their training in neurology and who is considering a career focusing on neurology and in particular, epilepsy.

You will be expected to complete a relevant clinical research project or quality improvement project with a view to presentation and publication during the 12-month period. We will offer you mentorship and supervision, exposure to a range of sub speciality epilepsy clinics - with a focus on epilepsy surgery.

Main duties of the job
This post is based in the Department of Neurology in the New Victoria Wing of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, as part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre. This is a new position, designed to support the growing Epilepsy team. This post will be a fixed-term, year-long fellowship for either post IMT keen to begin their neurology career or senior clinical trainees who are aiming to focus on epilepsy post-CCT.

Current neurology training emphasises competency across the wide-ranging neurology curriculum, whereas an Epilepsy Neurologist needs focus and excellence within a narrower range. It is likely, post Shape of Training, that post-CCT credentialing will be expected for most specialists. For example, EEG competence is typically not gained from standard UK neurology training.

This Fellowship would be suitable for a neurology trainee nearing CCT who is looking to take on a Consultant post in the UK and specialise in epilepsy or post IMT looking to begin their neurology specialty. We would also be happy to accept applications from trainees in neurophysiology, neurosurgery, paediatrics and clinical genetics.

About us
We believe there is nowhere else in the UK that offers the same combination of exposure to academic and clinical neurology excellence with a high quality and obtainable lifestyle. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education and audit.

For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Naomi Warren, Clinical Director naomiwarren@nhs.net or Rhys Thomas rhys.thomas9@nhs.net

Job responsibilities

• Support the out-patient epilepsy clinical service and learn from supervised clinics
• Attend specialist epilepsy clinics such as obstetrics, joint surgical, learning disability and Tuberous Sclerosis
• Undertake a quality improvement project of your choice which meets a current unmet need and create a plausible business plan
• Contribute to the research ongoing in the department
• Participate in feedback and evaluation at the end of the post.

Three clinics per week One general epilepsy clinic, one specialist epilepsy clinic (such as learning disability, paediatrics) and one research clinic

Video-Telemetry /EEG sessions Liaising with our inpatient-VT beds and reviewing the EEG. Weekly EEG meeting

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Neurology Specialty Certificate exam

Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good neurological history & examination skills or basics and keen to learn.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis and management plan for epilepsy patients.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Desirable

• Experience in running an epilepsy outpatient Clinic with minimal supervision
• Experience of reading EEGs

Management and Administration Experience
Essential

• Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
• Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Proven management and administration ability.
• Understanding of management goals.
• Experience with audit
• Evidence of leadership / project management
• Evidence of having implemented change

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of supervising junior staff.
• Ability to teach clinical skills.

Desirable

• Course or specialist certificate in teaching

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential

• Experience of audit/QIP projects.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.