ST3+ Clinical Fellowship in Epilepsy

3 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Applications are invited for a one year Clinical Training Fellowship in Epilepsy neurology. North Bristol Trust is a Teaching Trust linked with the University of Bristol. Full registration with the GMC is required. Candidates must have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices, or equivalent.

This post is intended to provide the post-holder with specialist knowledge and skills in the field of epilepsy and epilepsy surgery assessment and will be suitable for a neurology trainee or a post-CCT neurologist with interest in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. The post will provide a wide experience in epilepsy from the diagnosis of first seizure to the management of complex epilepsy including pharmacological treatment, EEG reporting, epilepsy surgery assessment, interpretation of scalp videotelemetry and intracranial stereo EEG recordings and neuromodulation procedures in epilepsy, such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). The post will involve a combination of outpatient and in-patient work with some time available for research, audit and service improvement activities. The post holder may be able to contribute to the on-call neurology rotation pending previous background/ experience and service needs. The post may be prospectively approved for training.

Main duties of the job

This post is intended to provide the post-holder with specialist knowledge and skills in the field of epilepsy and epilepsy surgery assessment and will be suitable for a neurology trainee or a post-CCT neurologist with interest in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. The post may be also suitable for a neurophysiology or neurosurgery trainee with previous experience in management of epilepsy and interest in epilepsy surgery. The post will provide a wide experience in epilepsy from the diagnosis of first seizure to the management of complex epilepsy including pharmacological treatment, EEG reporting, epilepsy surgery assessment, interpretation of scalp videotelemetry and intracranial stereo EEG recordings and neuromodulation procedures in epilepsy, such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). The post will involve a combination of outpatient and in-patient work with some time available for research, audit and service improvement activities. The post holder may be able to contribute to the on-call neurology rotation pending previous background/ experience and service needs. The post may be prospectively approved for training.

About us

The Department of Stroke and Neurology at Southmead has a national and international reputation for excellent neurological care and research and is part of a large regional neuroscience centre. We provide specialist neurological and stroke care to patients from Bristol and throughout the South West peninsula and South Wales. In addition to acute stroke and general neurology services the department provides high level sub-speciality care in areas including Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-inflammatory disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Neuro-ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Cognitive disorders, Neuromuscular diseases and neurovascular disorders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please contact Dr Kasia Sieradzan or Dr Howard Faulkner, Consultants in Neurology and Epilepsy, Department of Neurology. K or

Person Specification

Basic qualification

Essential

MB BS (or equivalent) GMC registration ALS up to date

Desirable

Prizes MRCP

Experience

Essential

Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK). Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent). Minimum of 2 years experience as SHO (or equivalent).

Desirable

4 months experience as SHO in neurology/stroke

Clinical Skills

Essential

Competent in history taking and examination skills.

Desirable

Experience reading EEGs

Communication / personal skill

Essential

Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives. Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Research / Publications

Essential

Demonstrate interest in research

Desirable

Evidence of contribution to published research

Clinical Audit

Essential

Participated in an audit or quality improvement project

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