Clinical Fellow

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the South-West is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. This full-time position involves managing the medical needs of rehabilitation patients with complex neurological injuries. The role requires effective communication with an interdisciplinary team and offers the opportunity to work closely with consultants. Applicants must have full GMC registration and experience in UK hospital systems. This role is based at the reputable Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre located in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold full GMC registration.
• Experience with UK hospital systems is essential.
• Good communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage general medical needs of rehabilitation patients.
• Ensure continuity of medical care and manage in-patient service.
• Prepare reports and discharge summaries.

Skills

Full registration with the GMC

Experience with UK hospital systems

Communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

The Clinical Fellow is encouraged to play an active role in all aspects of the assessment and management of patients. The particular role, of the Clinical Fellow, is to provide continuity of medical care, day-to-day management of the in-patient service, report preparation and close liaison with the Centre's friendly inter-disciplinary team. The post holder will have close working relationships with the acute neurosciences services.

The main role is to look after the general medical needs of the Level 1 & 2 patients who are in the process of rehabilitation from their acquired brain injury by providing on-site cover from 9am to 5pm. Occasional irregular duties/hours, outside the standard work hours, may be necessary for the effective smooth running of the Unit. Their medical needs are variable from basic management to occasional acute emergencies requiring transfer to the main hospital site. Some patients have challenging behaviours as a consequence of their acquired brain injury. All new patients require clerking with the acquisition of relevant collateral information from the referring ward/hospital and, where necessary, from the relatives/family.

The post holder will work with Dr Graham, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Consultants in Neuropsychiatry and Neuropsychology. The consultants are accessible and approachable for any issue concerning the neuro-behavioural and neuro-physical management of the in-patients. The Fellow is, however, encouraged to take the lead in the general medical management of the patients.

The post holder will work within the structure of an interdisciplinary team, supporting the nursing and therapy staff as well as the patient(s) and their relatives and family. The Fellow plays a pivotal role in liaising with the staff, therapists and clinical professionals.

Report preparation, comprehensive discharge summaries and documentation of issues concerning the patients are essential components of the post.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC. In addition, experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.

About North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for healthcare in the South-West in a number of fields and is also one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. We have links to the University of Bristol, the University of Bath and the University of the West of England. Our annual turnover is £532 million, and we employ over 8,000 staff.

We aim to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a great experience for everyone who uses our services: exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Our vision is to realise the great potential of our organisation by empowering our skilled and caring staff to deliver high‑quality, financially sustainable services in state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Clinical outcomes will be excellent and, with a spirit of openness and candour, we will ensure an outstanding experience for our patients.

The Trust currently delivers these services from a new hospital on the Southmead site that opened in May 2014. At Southmead Hospital, we also have our excellent maternity and women's health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Trust's Severn Pathology Service.

• Southmead Hospital Bristol
• Cossham Hospital
• Bristol Centre for Enablement
• Frenchay – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit

Our hospitals provide a range of care within the North Bristol NHS Trust. If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

Application

Applications are invited for a highly motivated Clinical Fellow in Brain Injury Rehabilitation based at the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, situated in the grounds of Frenchay Hospital on the outskirts of the cosmopolitan city of Bristol.

This is a full‑time appointment for 30 hours per week, with the need for occasional flexibility. There is no on‑call commitment.

The Centre is a highly reputable, busy 52‑bed unit offering brain injury rehabilitation for adolescent and adult patients, including patients with complex acquired neurological injuries and may include patients with a tracheostomy or challenging behaviours.