Job summary
The
post is for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology and is particularly
suited to someone hoping to gain more paediatric neurology experience prior to
entering speciality training and considering some out of programme experience.
The post will be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary.
The successful candidate will join the team of Paediatric Neurologists in
providing tertiary Paediatric Neurology services for Leeds and West Yorkshire.
The
department of paediatric neurosciences provides services to the children of
West, East and North Yorkshire together with NE Lincolnshire, serving a
population of 1 million children from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Inpatient
services are based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital within a dedicated
paediatric neurosciences unit, where children are jointly cared for by
paediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons. There are strong links with all
other paediatric subspecialties co-located in the Childrens Hospital including
the regional neonatal and paediatric intensive care units.
Main duties of the job
Inpatient
Support
inpatients under the paediatric neuroscience teams (neurology and
neurosurgery).
Review
of acute consultations in Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, general
paediatric and other co-located specialities.
Attendance
and participation at departmental MDTs.
Organisation
and follow-up of inpatient and outpatient investigations.
On
call cover
As
a senior trainee the post holder would be expected to hold the hospital arrest
bleep as per rota.
Out
of hour cover either general paediatric assessment unit or inpatients
(including paediatric diabetes, rheumatology, endocrinology) or paediatric
specialities (Neurosciences, Hepatology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Oncology
& Haematology).
Outpatient
Undertake
outpatient clinics along-side a supervising Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
with appropriate supervision and admin support.
Governance
Participation
and attendance in departmental governance meetings and programme.
Teaching
Participation
and attendance at the departmental rolling teaching programme.
Delivering
teaching sessions to the hospital lower speciality teaching programme.
About us
This
is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in an established
multidisciplinary team comprising of over 20 specialist colleagues across
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy,
neuropsychology, specialist nurses and a trauma and rehabilitation coordinator.
There
are 6 Consultant Paediatric Neurologists (Dr Anne-Marie Childs, Dr Karen
Pysden, Dr Helen McCullagh, Dr Lydia Green, Dr Munni Ray and Dr Micheal
Taylor), Dr Cristina Martos-Lozano a Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in
Paediatric Neuromuscular disorders and 4 Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeons
(Mr John Goodden, Mr Atul Tyagi, Mr Gnanamurthy Sivakumar and Ms Rebecca
Chave-Cox).
The
paediatric neuroscience team benefit from the support of neuroradiology,
neurophysiology, neuropathology and genetics services.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Description Text
CLINICAL
FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
1.BACKGROUND
The
post is for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology and is particularly
suited to someone hoping to gain more neurology experience prior to entering
speciality training and considering some out of programme experience. The post
will be based at Leeds Childrens Hospital.
2.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
Inpatient
activity
The
postholder will support the inpatient need of patients under the paediatric
neurosciences teams (neurology and neurosurgery). We are a busy tertiary neurosciences
unit embedded within a large childrens hospital with a Paediatric Intensive
Care Unit ensuring the postholder will gain experience in a wide-range of
neurological disorders.
The
postholder will actively contribute and attend the neuroscience meetings
including: neuro-oncology; neuroradiology; histopathology, neurophysiology
and neurogenetics meeting.
Outpatient
activity:
We
would anticipate that the post holder to attend regular outpatient clinics.
Clinics include: General Neurology; Epilepsy (including VNS, Ketogenic Diet and
Dravet Syndrome Clinics); Neuromuscular; Inherited White Matter Disorders;
Neuroinflammatory; Tuberous Sclerosis; Neurovascular and Complex Movement
Disorder.
Teaching
The
post holder will have the opportunity to become involved with departmental,
hospital and regional teaching programmes.
Research
The
Leeds Paediatric neurology team have an active research portfolio.
The
neuromuscular service is recognised as one of the national centres of clinical
excellence for childrens neuromuscular care in the UK. We have expanded our
research portfolio and are a well-established Research Hub site outside the
national research centres. Leeds is a centre for a number of observational and
interventional studies in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular
Atrophy.
The
paediatric epilepsy team are also currently expanding their research portfolio
and the successful applicant will be expected to take part in research clinics
and activities across these services.
The
postholder will also support the research activity within the paediatric
neurology service.
This
will offer the opportunity to be able to develop their understanding of
research methodology and be involved in preparation and submission of
manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Support will be provided to assist with
for projects/publications/ presentations.
Governance:
The
postholder will participate in departmental governance activities, including
audit, service evaluation and risk management
On
call:
Out
of hours cover will be for the general paediatric or speciality rota.
The
post is for a 12 month period and is available from September 2024
3.REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POST
3.1
General Training and Qualifications
See
Person Specification.
3.2
Experience
The successful applicant should be able to
work at ST4-7 level or to be able to demonstrate equivalent level experience.
The
successful applicant will have both inpatient and outpatient duties
They
will need to be confident in the assessment of sick children
They
will need experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and have excellent
verbal and written communication skills
They
will need knowledge of the impact of chronic life limiting disorders and be
prepared to develop their expertise and understanding of neuromuscular
disorders and paediatric epilepsy.
They
will need to have a good understanding of research methodology and be able to
supervise and support clinical assessments as part of a research study. They
will need to have, or be prepared to undertake, good clinical practice (GCP)
training.
Experience
in paediatric neurology and with managing children with paediatric epilepsy is
desirable.
3.3
Personal Attributes
The
appointee will have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are
adequate to enable effective communications about medical topics with patients
and colleagues. See also Person
Specification.
They
need to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and demonstrate commitment to delivering
high quality care as part of the neurosciences team
3.4
Clinical Audit
The
appointee will be expected to attend and contribute to Audit meetings,
mortality and morbidity meetings and application of agreed clinical guidelines.
6.THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
7.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
7.1Conditions
of employment are determined by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in
accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Specialty Doctors, as amended
from time to time in the light of national or local collective agreements
7.2
Assistance with relocation to the Leeds area may be provided to the successful candidate. A copy of the Trusts Relocation Policy is
available on request.
7.3
The normal NHS requirements for indemnity of medical and dental staff in cases
of medical negligence apply.
7.4
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee is expected to observe the Trusts
policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on
clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions
of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
8.ENQUIRIES
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the Departments and are invited to contact
any Dr Micheal Taylor (Consultant Paediatric Neurologist) if you have any
questions.
Dr
Micheal Taylor [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of children and young people
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of research in paediatrics/paediatric neurology.
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.
- Presentation at national or international meetings/conferences on subjects relevant to the speciality.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skill in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- The ability to be sensitive and empathetic and to take others perspectives and treat them with understanding.
- Understanding and interest in research.
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching
- Undergone training in research or be able to evidence ability to carry out medical research
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Completion of Level 1 training in a paediatric training programme in the United Kingdom (or equivalent 36 months experience in Paediatric Medicine)
- Interest in paediatric Neurology
Desirable
- Previous post in Paediatric Neurology
- Experience of managing children with neurological or chronic disorders.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent
Desirable
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.
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 .
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX