About this role
Job summary
Clinical Fellows work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality clinical care to patients presenting with neurological conditions.
This post offers opportunities to further develop clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, practical experience in the assessment, investigation and management of acute and chronic neurological disorders.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of inpatient and outpatient neurological services, participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings. Supporting timely assessment and management of patients with neurological conditions.
Main duties of the job
Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with neurological symptoms and disorders, such as; headache, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorder, neuromuscular and stroke-related presentations.
Participate in inpatient ward rounds, outpatient clinics , consultations and acute neurology referrals, providing comprehensive clinical experience.
Request diagnostic tests and investigate neurological conditions, developing differential diagnoses and formulate management plans under appropriate consultant supervision. Developing differential diagnoses and management plans
Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and other health professionals and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and hold active license to practice
- MRCP(UK)
Desirable
- Higher degree in related subject
- SCE(speciality certificate exams in Neurology)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient Neurology at Registrar level
Desirable
- Experience of management of patients within Neurology sub-specialties
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT
- Ability to perform Neurological examinations
- Ability to priorities a varied workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of quality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Fazakerley
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)