Lead Clinical Fellow in Neurology

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Specialty: Neurology

Role: Lead Clinical Fellow in Neurology

Salary Range: Nodal Point 4/5 based on experience £55,329 - £63,152 excluding LZ

Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Contract Duration: Fixed Term - 6 months

Applicants are required to possess full registration with the GMC and must have successfully completed MRCP. Applications from individuals who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Assist in the delivery of the Neurology service, which includes managing outpatient clinics, conducting daily assessments of in-patients, and addressing ward referrals.
  • Contribute to the overall enhancement of the Neurology service.
  • Engage in clinical and other service-related activities aimed at maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  • Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative colleagues to ensure optimal performance in outpatient settings.

On-call Duties:

The incumbent will be part of the general on-call rota.

About Our Organization

Guy's and St Thomas' is recognized as one of the UK's most active and successful NHS foundation trusts. We offer a comprehensive range of hospital and community services for individuals in south London, as well as specialized care for patients from broader regions, including services in cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, and cardiovascular care.

We are known for our clinical excellence and high-quality education and research. As part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centers, we collaborate with King's College London, providing dedicated clinical research facilities and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre.

Our patients are central to our mission, and we are committed to delivering the best possible patient experience alongside safe, high-quality care. We take pride in maintaining one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a thorough Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, we retained an overall rating of 'good', with our adult community services achieving an 'outstanding' rating.

The dedication of our 23,500 staff members is crucial to our success. As one of the largest local employers, we strive to develop and support our workforce to ensure they can provide high-quality, safe, and efficient care. The results from the 2019 NHS staff survey indicate that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS, positively impacting the care we provide to our patients.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

The post holder will, in collaboration with colleagues, be accountable for delivering neurology services at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, which includes:

  • Diagnosing and treating patients during face-to-face neurology consultations.
  • Conducting daily evaluations of neurology in-patients.
  • Participating in the registrar on-call rota.

Training Responsibilities:

The post-holder will be responsible for guiding and training junior staff assigned to them, in accordance with the training plan established with their supervising consultant.

Teaching Contributions:

The post-holder is expected to contribute to the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students as appropriate.

Clinical Governance:

All medical and dental staff are required to engage in clinical governance activities, including clinical audits, the development of clinical guidelines and protocols, and clinical risk management. Evidence of contributions in these areas and audits of their clinical work will be expected as part of their annual appraisal.

Appraisal Process:

All medical and dental staff must undergo annual appraisal.

Study Leave:

Study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Clinical Lead, with funding for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) equivalent to that of the appropriate training post.

Confidentiality and Data Protection:

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information regarding patients, staff, and other health service matters in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Unauthorized disclosure of information may result in disciplinary action.

Equal Opportunities:

Post holders must adhere to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and relevant equality legislation at all times.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

All post holders are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Trust's health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Infection Control Obligations:

All post holders have a personal responsibility to minimize healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and must attend mandatory training in Infection Control.

Flexible Working Commitment:

As an organization, we are dedicated to developing our services in ways that best meet the needs of our patients, which may require some staff groups to adopt more flexible shift patterns.

Risk Management Duties:

All post holders are responsible for promptly reporting clinical and non-clinical incidents and familiarizing themselves with the Trust's risk assessment and incident reporting systems.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults during their daily duties.

Sustainability Efforts:

All staff are expected to contribute to minimizing the Trust's environmental impact through recycling, energy conservation, and prompt reporting of faults.

Information Governance Compliance:

All staff must adhere to information governance requirements, including compliance with the Data Protection Act and local policies.

Smoking Policy:

The Trust actively discourages smoking, which is prohibited within Trust buildings and vehicles.

Job Description Review:

This job description serves as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended as necessary to reflect the evolving needs of the organization.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning that any criminal convictions must be disclosed at the time of application.

Additional Information:

The list of duties and responsibilities provided is not exhaustive, and post holders may be required to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the role as needed.

This job description reflects the core activities of the position at a specific time, and the Trust expects all staff to adopt a flexible approach to their work.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The appointment will be made according to the Terms and Conditions of Service for specialty doctors in England (2008).

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