Neurology Clinical Fellow

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks motivated Clinical Fellows to join their Neurology Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in Sub-specialty Neurology within a renowned regional neuroscience center. The ideal candidates will work alongside leading clinicians, contributing to comprehensive adult neurological care and engaging in innovative practices that enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to career development and flexible working arrangements, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the field of neurology.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Recognition schemes

Cycle to Work

Car leasing

Season ticket loans

Onsite leisure memberships

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBBS or equivalent and GMC registration.
• Experience in acute medical specialties and sound clinical judgment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to inpatient neurology care and participate in the on-call rota.
• Engage in audits, quality improvement projects, and clinical research.
• Assist with referral triaging into subspecialty clinics.

Skills

Acute medical specialties experience

Neurology SpR level experience

Venipuncture

IV lines

Sound clinical judgment

Emergency management

Fluent English

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers numerous opportunities for career development in healthcare.

We are an NHS Trust with approximately 16,000 staff, caring for over 1.5 million patients annually from north west London and beyond.

Our rich heritage is complemented by an ambitious vision for future patient and community care. In partnership with Imperial College London and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of six in the UK, dedicated to translating research into better patient care and education.

We pride ourselves on innovation and early adoption of new technologies, techniques, and treatments to improve health outcomes.

Job overview

The Neurology Service is seeking three Clinical Fellows to join our team. These positions are ideal for motivated, enthusiastic candidates seeking experience in Sub-specialty Neurology within a regional neuroscience centre.

The Neurology Department provides comprehensive adult neurological care, including inpatient wards at Charing Cross, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), a Neurological Treatment Unit (NTU), acute neurology services, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings. The department is large, with over 40 Consultant Neurologists linked to Imperial, based across Charing Cross, St. Mary's, or Hammersmith Hospitals, many involved in research at Imperial College.

The department is supported by specialized units such as the Hyperacute Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, and Neurophysiology.

The postholder will participate in the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to inpatient neurology care and the acute neurology liaison service.
• Participate in the on-call rota, including neurology and stroke thrombolysis/thrombectomy duties.
• Attend and deliver outpatient clinics in subspecialties.
• Join multidisciplinary team meetings and neuroradiology meetings.
• Assist with referral triaging into subspecialty clinics.
• Attend weekly clinical and academic meetings.
• Engage in audits, quality improvement projects, and clinical research.
• Contribute to teaching residents and medical students.

Working for our organization

At Imperial College Healthcare, you will work with leading clinicians in a vibrant environment that values expertise, kindness, collaboration, and aspiration. We offer career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, and recognition schemes, along with optional benefits like Cycle to Work, car leasing, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure memberships.

We promote COVID vaccination and adherence to infection control procedures, including testing, hand hygiene, and mask-wearing. Most interviews are conducted virtually as part of our COVID-19 response.

We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options. Please discuss these during your interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is suitable for motivated, enthusiastic candidates eager to gain neurology experience. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain necessary competencies.
• Attend scheduled clinical activities promptly.
• Involve patients in their care decisions and respond to their views.
• Maintain current knowledge and participate in ongoing education.
• Work with colleagues to improve clinical efficiency, outcomes, and operational performance.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential: MBBS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent.

Desirable: Higher degree (MD or PhD).

Eligibility

Essential: GMC registration, license to practice, eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable: Inclusion on the GMC specialist register for neurology.

Clinical Experience

Essential: Experience in acute medical specialties, neurology SpR level experience, venipuncture, IV lines, knowledge of NHS neurology services.

Desirable: Epilepsy experience.

Language Skills

Essential: Fluent English, with evidence as needed.

Clinical Skills

Essential: Sound clinical judgment, neurological disease management, proficiency in procedures, emergency management, ability to work independently, current ALS certification.

Desirable: Additional training/competency evidence, independent neurologist capability, knowledge of patient management systems, audit/quality improvement experience.

Please check your emails regularly for communication during the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and possibly by text message.