ST3NeurologyFixed TermTraining post

Trust Resident Doctor, ST3+ (MN37)- Neurology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Watford

Salary

£52,291 – £67,610

Training post

Yes

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

This post is ideal for someone who wishes to pursue a career in neurology. There will be support and supervision by the consultants, to ensure that competencies are achieved in diagnosis and management of neurological conditions. You will join a team of two other neurology IMT trainees, with cross cover for absence. All ST3+ trainees should attempt to attend and present patients at relevant multidisciplinary team meetings. The successful candidates will be expected to work 09:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday and work across all three sites.

Ensure referrals are seen promptly, discussed with the consultant, and shared between you and the relevant consultants if you get too busy. Ensure the online referrals system is checked at least twice daily or delegated to a colleague. Attend clinics Assist and manage IMT trainee queries Manage clinical fellow clinics Engage in audits to improve the department Lumbar puncturesLumbar puncture clinics

Trust Resident Doctor, ST3+ (MN37)- Neurology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent
Evidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competencies or equivalent
At least one year of neurology experience
NHS experience
Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and outpatients
Full GMC registration at time of appointment
Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training
Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent

Desirable

Intercalated BSc or equivalent
Higher degree MSc, PhD, MD
Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification)
Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
Evidence of ST3-level procedural skills relevant to medical patients
Experience at CT/ST 2 level of managing patients with neurological conditions by the time of commencement of ST3 training