About this role
Job summary
NUH is looking to appoint a rotational Trust Grade doctor at ST4+ level to support our Neurology department at NUH. The post is offered as a fixed term contract from August 2026 to August 2027.
You will be based with Neurology teams at NUH and RDH, with rotations every 6-7 weeks in line with our trainee cohort. You will work closely with consultants at both Trusts, other resident doctors, and other Allied Health Professionals.
You will also contribute to the Neurology Out of Hours rota, therefore previous UK experience and Full MRCP (including PACES) is required.
Main duties of the job
Neurology:The NUH Neurology team is a large team which deals with disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Such conditions include epilepsy, migraine, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy and stroke.
Our Neurology department has a strong research portfolio with an international reputation. We work in partnership with leading universities, including the University of Nottingham, industry and directly with patients and the public.
Inpatient, outpatient and daycase services are predominantly provided at QMC, however some clinics are based at City Hospital.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over £1billion and over 19,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire.
NUH has a national and international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education and innovation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our free 24 hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks On site day nursery Amazon parcel collection points Secure cycle facilities Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services Salary sacrifice schemes Cycle to work and travel passes NHS discounts We have recently been featured as the new home to Channel 4's '24 Hours in A+E' television show.
Job description Job responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Assessment and provision of treatment for patients Liaison with other specialties Supervision of junior resident doctors and other Allied Health Professionals Undertaking clinical procedures including Lumbar Puncture, Ascitic Tap/drain, Pleural tap/drain, Central Venous Pressure Line insertion Receive referrals and ensure that correct pathways are adhered to Ensure patients are seen by the right person, in the right place and at the right time Participate in the on-call rota
Whilst in post, you can expect:
To build upon postgraduate clinical experience To develop further expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission, the development of strategies which might provide an alternative to admission and identifying where early discharge would be safe and appropriate To further develop skills of history taking, physical examination, appropriate investigation and rational prescribing To attend weekly departmental teaching To master a number of procedural techniques To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with a Licence To Practise in UK Full MRCP including PACES Full ALS certification
Experience Essential
Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in an acute inpatient setting in a large/ tertiary hospital Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to IMT3 level UK experience of 12 months or more (not including clinical attachments)
Desirable
Previous experience in neurology
Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential
Evidence of participation in audit/ QIP Experience of and commitment to teaching junior colleagues
Communication and Relationship Skills Essential
Good standard of written English Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Ability to lead/ supervise multi-disciplinary team members
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address QMC Campus
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)