Trust Doctor in Neurology inCanterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED
FRI 31 JAN 2025
Opportunity to be part of a dedicated Neurology team and learn under the supervision of experienced consultant neurologists, enhancing professional development.
Involvement in various key activities such as outpatient clinics, ward referrals, and management of elective patient pathways, providing diverse clinical experience.
Participation in a comprehensive audit and teaching program, helping to improve the quality of care and contributing to personal and professional growth.
Access to continuous training and personal development opportunities, ensuring that staff stay updated with the latest medical practices and enhance their skills.
Being part of a large hospital trust that serves a substantial population, offering a chance to make a significant impact on community health.
Engagement with a culture that emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and empowerment, making it a fulfilling work environment.
The job role offers a structured framework for appraisal and job plan review, promoting a career path towards advancement in the field of Neurology.
The Trust Doctor in Neurology at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury will be an integral member of the junior Neurology team, providing high standards of care in line with national guidelines. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinics, managing ward referrals, supporting inpatients on the Neurology ward, and contributing to the elective patient pathway while adhering to RTT targets. The role demands participation in various medical meetings, teaching duties, and involvement in the Directorate Audit Programme. Candidates should have at least two years of acute medical experience and a minimum of twelve months in Neurology, with a preference for those holding full MRCP or an equivalent qualification.
The position requires a commitment to personal development and lifelong learning, with expectations for annual appraisal and job plan reviews. East Kent Hospitals aims to empower its staff to improve patient care, embodying values that prioritize compassion and safety. Applicants needing a Certificate of Sponsorship must declare this in their applications, as the Trust can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles at Band 5 and above.
The position requires a commitment to personal development and lifelong learning, with expectations for annual appraisal and job plan reviews. East Kent Hospitals aims to empower its staff to improve patient care, embodying values that prioritize compassion and safety. Applicants needing a Certificate of Sponsorship must declare this in their applications, as the Trust can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles at Band 5 and above.
The post holder will be part of the junior Neurology team, ensuring that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for Neurology and relevant NICE guidance are provided for patients.
The post holder duties will be to provide outpatient clinics, undertake ward referrals at the acute sites, Support a ward referral rota trust-wide, support inpatients within the acute Neurology ward, be involved in the management of the elective patient pathway, be responsible for delivering RTT targets.
A Job Plan will be agreed with the successful applicant which will include being part of the Neurology registrar rota which provides 24/7 cover for the department. The post holder will be supervised by consultant Neurologists and will be expected to become an integral member of the Neurology team.
It is expected that the postholder will be part of the Directorates Audit Programme and be involved in the audit meetings, MDM meetings, Intervention meetings and complex patient review meetings and teaching.
It is desirable for applicants to hold full MRCP or equivalent. Applicants will also have had at least two years acute medical experience. They must have worked for at least twelve months in Neurology. A commitment to life-long training and personal development should be evidenced by the applicant.
The post will be expected to participate in teaching other doctors and medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest.
Specialty Doctors are expected to participate in annual appraisal and undergo annual job plan review.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description may need further discussion in the future to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the service, future service developments and the post holder.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Glenn Booth Job title: Glenn Booth Email address:
The post holder duties will be to provide outpatient clinics, undertake ward referrals at the acute sites, Support a ward referral rota trust-wide, support inpatients within the acute Neurology ward, be involved in the management of the elective patient pathway, be responsible for delivering RTT targets.
A Job Plan will be agreed with the successful applicant which will include being part of the Neurology registrar rota which provides 24/7 cover for the department. The post holder will be supervised by consultant Neurologists and will be expected to become an integral member of the Neurology team.
It is expected that the postholder will be part of the Directorates Audit Programme and be involved in the audit meetings, MDM meetings, Intervention meetings and complex patient review meetings and teaching.
It is desirable for applicants to hold full MRCP or equivalent. Applicants will also have had at least two years acute medical experience. They must have worked for at least twelve months in Neurology. A commitment to life-long training and personal development should be evidenced by the applicant.
The post will be expected to participate in teaching other doctors and medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest.
Specialty Doctors are expected to participate in annual appraisal and undergo annual job plan review.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description may need further discussion in the future to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the service, future service developments and the post holder.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Glenn Booth Job title: Glenn Booth Email address:
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