Trust Fellow in Neurology - Epilepsy Fellow(ST3+ equivalent)NHS

Job summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.

The post would be suitable for a trainee who is post IMT or is coming to the end of their training in neurology and who is considering a career focusing on neurology and in particular, epilepsy.

You will be expected to complete a relevant clinical research project or quality improvement project with a view to presentation and publication during the 12-month period. We will offer you mentorship and supervision, exposure to a range of sub speciality epilepsy clinics - with a focus on epilepsy surgery.

Main duties of the job

This post is based in the Department of Neurology in the New Victoria Wing of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, as part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre. This is a new position, designed to support the growing Epilepsy team. This post will be a fixed-term, year-long fellowship for either post IMT keen to begin their neurology career or senior clinical trainees who are aiming to focus on epilepsy post-CCT.

Current neurology training emphasises competency across the wide-ranging neurology curriculum, whereas an Epilepsy Neurologist needs focus and excellence within a narrower range. It is likely, post Shape of Training, that post-CCT credentialing will be expected for most specialists. For example, EEG competence is typically not gained from standard UK neurology training.

This Fellowship would be suitable for a neurology trainee nearing CCT who is looking to take on a Consultant post in the UK and specialise in epilepsy or post IMT looking to begin their neurology specialty. We would also be happy to accept applications from trainees in neurophysiology, neurosurgery, paediatrics and clinical genetics.

Job description

Support the out-patient epilepsy clinical service and learn from supervised clinics Attend specialist epilepsy clinics such as obstetrics, joint surgical, learning disability and Tuberous Sclerosis Undertake a quality improvement project of your choice which meets a current unmet need and create a plausible business plan Contribute to the research ongoing in the department Participate in feedback and evaluation at the end of the post.

Three clinics per week One general epilepsy clinic, one specialist epilepsy clinic (such as learning disability, paediatrics) and one research clinic

Video-Telemetry /EEG sessions Liaising with our inpatient-VT beds and reviewing the EEG. Weekly EEG meeting

About us

We believe there is nowhere else in the UK that offers the same combination of exposure to academic and clinical neurology excellence with a high quality and obtainable lifestyle. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education and audit.

For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Naomi Warren, Clinical Director [email protected] or Rhys Thomas [email protected]