OOP Pause or Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology

Job summary

Thepost is for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology and is particularlysuited to someone hoping to gain more paediatric neurology experience prior toentering speciality training and considering some out of programme experience.The post will be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary.The successful candidate will join the team of Paediatric Neurologists inproviding tertiary Paediatric Neurology services for Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Thedepartment of paediatric neurosciences provides services to the children ofWest, East and North Yorkshire together with NE Lincolnshire, serving apopulation of 1 million children from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Inpatientservices are based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital within a dedicatedpaediatric neurosciences unit, where children are jointly cared for bypaediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons. There are strong links with allother paediatric subspecialties co-located in the Childrens Hospital includingthe regional neonatal and paediatric intensive care units.

Main duties of the job

Inpatient

Supportinpatients under the paediatric neuroscience teams (neurology andneurosurgery).

Reviewof acute consultations in Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, generalpaediatric and other co-located specialities.

Attendanceand participation at departmental MDTs.

Organisationand follow-up of inpatient and outpatient investigations.

Oncall cover

Asa senior trainee the post holder would be expected to hold the hospital arrestbleep as per rota.

Outof hour cover either general paediatric assessment unit or inpatients(including paediatric diabetes, rheumatology, endocrinology) or paediatricspecialities (Neurosciences, Hepatology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Oncology& Haematology).

Outpatient

Undertakeoutpatient clinics along-side a supervising Consultant Paediatric Neurologistwith appropriate supervision and admin support.

Governance

Participationand attendance in departmental governance meetings and programme.

Teaching

Participationand attendance at the departmental rolling teaching programme.

Deliveringteaching sessions to the hospital lower speciality teaching programme.

About us

Thisis an exciting opportunity to gain experience in an establishedmultidisciplinary team comprising of over 20 specialist colleagues acrossphysiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy,neuropsychology, specialist nurses and a trauma and rehabilitation coordinator.

Thereare 6 Consultant Paediatric Neurologists (Dr Anne-Marie Childs, Dr KarenPysden, Dr Helen McCullagh, Dr Lydia Green, Dr Munni Ray and Dr MichealTaylor), Dr Cristina Martos-Lozano a Consultant Paediatrician with expertise inPaediatric Neuromuscular disorders and 4 Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeons(Mr John Goodden, Mr Atul Tyagi, Mr Gnanamurthy Sivakumar and Ms RebeccaChave-Cox).

Thepaediatric neuroscience team benefit from the support of neuroradiology,neurophysiology, neuropathology and genetics services.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JobDescription Text

CLINICALFELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY

1.BACKGROUND

Thepost is for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology and is particularlysuited to someone hoping to gain more neurology experience prior to enteringspeciality training and considering some out of programme experience. The postwill be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital.

2.OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Inpatientactivity

Thepostholder will support the inpatient need of patients under the paediatricneurosciences teams (neurology and neurosurgery). We are a busy tertiary neurosciencesunit embedded within a large childrens hospital with a Paediatric IntensiveCare Unit ensuring the postholder will gain experience in a wide-range ofneurological disorders.

Thepostholder will actively contribute and attend the neuroscience meetingsincluding: neuro-oncology; neuroradiology; histopathology, neurophysiologyand neurogenetics meeting.

Outpatientactivity:

Wewould anticipate that the post holder to attend regular outpatient clinics.Clinics include: General Neurology; Epilepsy (including VNS, Ketogenic Diet andDravet Syndrome Clinics); Neuromuscular; Inherited White Matter Disorders;Neuroinflammatory; Tuberous Sclerosis; Neurovascular and Complex MovementDisorder.

Teaching

Thepost holder will have the opportunity to become involved with departmental,hospital and regional teaching programmes.

Research

TheLeeds Paediatric neurology team have an active research portfolio.

Theneuromuscular service is recognised as one of the national centres of clinicalexcellence for childrens neuromuscular care in the UK. We have expanded ourresearch portfolio and are a well-established Research Hub site outside thenational research centres. Leeds is a centre for a number of observational andinterventional studies in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal MuscularAtrophy.

Thepaediatric epilepsy team are also currently expanding their research portfolioand the successful applicant will be expected to take part in research clinicsand activities across these services.

Thepostholder will also support the research activity within the paediatricneurology service.

Thiswill offer the opportunity to be able to develop their understanding ofresearch methodology and be involved in preparation and submission ofmanuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Support will be provided to assist withfor projects/publications/ presentations.

Governance:

Thepostholder will participate in departmental governance activities, includingaudit, service evaluation and risk management

Oncall:

Outof hours cover will be for the general paediatric or speciality rota.

Thepost is for a 12 month period and is available from September 2024

3.REQUIREMENTSOF THE POST

General Training and Qualifications

SeePerson Specification.

Experience

The successful applicant should be able towork at ST4-7 level or to be able to demonstrate equivalent level experience.

Thesuccessful applicant will have both inpatient and outpatient duties

Theywill need to be confident in the assessment of sick children

Theywill need experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and have excellentverbal and written communication skills

Theywill need knowledge of the impact of chronic life limiting disorders and beprepared to develop their expertise and understanding of neuromusculardisorders and paediatric epilepsy.

Theywill need to have a good understanding of research methodology and be able tosupervise and support clinical assessments as part of a research study. Theywill need to have, or be prepared to undertake, good clinical practice (GCP)training.

Experiencein paediatric neurology and with managing children with paediatric epilepsy isdesirable.

Personal Attributes

Theappointee will have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that areadequate to enable effective communications about medical topics with patientsand colleagues. See also PersonSpecification.

Theyneed to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and demonstrate commitment to deliveringhigh quality care as part of the neurosciences team

Clinical Audit

Theappointee will be expected to attend and contribute to Audit meetings,mortality and morbidity meetings and application of agreed clinical guidelines.

LEEDS WAY VALUES

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this asa strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staffand set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionallythe following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

Thebeliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the jobrole. Emphasis should be on therequirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.

7.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

7.1Conditionsof employment are determined by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust inaccordance with the Terms & Conditions of Specialty Doctors, as amendedfrom time to time in the light of national or local collective agreements

Assistance with relocation to the Leeds area may be provided to the successful candidate. A copy of the Trusts Relocation Policy isavailable on request.

The normal NHS requirements for indemnity of medical and dental staff in casesof medical negligence apply.

Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee is expected to observe the Trustspolicies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession onclinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructionsof the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

8.ENQUIRIES

Prospectiveapplicants are encouraged to visit the Departments and are invited to contactany Dr Micheal Taylor (Consultant Paediatric Neurologist) if you have anyquestions.

DrMicheal Taylor M

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in the management of children and young people Advanced Paediatric Life Support (or equivalent)

Desirable

Experience of research in paediatrics/paediatric neurology. Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality. Presentation at national or international meetings/conferences on subjects relevant to the speciality.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

Demonstrable skill in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. The ability to be sensitive and empathetic and to take others perspectives and treat them with understanding. Understanding and interest in research.

Desirable

Undergone training in teaching Undergone training in research or be able to evidence ability to carry out medical research

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

Eligibility to work in the UK Completion of Level 1 training in a paediatric training programme in the United Kingdom (or equivalent 36 months experience in Paediatric Medicine) Interest in paediatric Neurology

Desirable

Previous post in Paediatric Neurology Experience of managing children with neurological or chronic disorders.

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent

Desirable

Relevant higher degree

---