RNRU Clinical Fellow

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job overview

This Clinical Fellow post in Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation is an exciting opportunity to work within an excellent multidisciplinary team and build a unique skillset in Neurological Rehabilitation. The post is of particular interest for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Stroke Medicine, Neuropsychiatry or a related specialty. The duties of the post are based at the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU). The Clinical Fellow will be supervised by Dr Nikos Gorgoraptis, Consultant Neurologist.

Main duties of the job

The duties outlined in the job description are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The Clinical Fellow will contribute to the acute and overall medical care of the RNRU inpatients. They will be supervised by Dr Gorgoraptis, Consultant Neurologist, and by the Specialist Registrar in Neurology. Communication and liaison with the other disciplines within the unit and the fostering and encouragement of a team approach are regarded as essential components of the post's responsibilities. Timetabled duties of the post comprise medical clerking of newly admitted patients.

Working for our organisation

The RNRU has 27 beds and provides a specialist regional service for younger patients with severe complex disability after single incident neurological damage, often due to vascular or traumatic brain injury. The post operates as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in conjunction with the Specialist Registrar in Neurology in the RNRU. Training in Neurology and Neurological Rehabilitation, particularly after brain injury, will be emphasised in the RNRU. The Unit emphasises the effectiveness of an integrated multi-disciplinary team. The post provides excellent experience in managing the physical, psychological and social problems arising in a young, multicultural patient group, and the post holder will gain an understanding of the long-term needs of people with complex physical and cognitive disability.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable criteria

1. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application. Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares. If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible. Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager. We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.