Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Kings College Hospital is seeking to employ Clinical Fellows to provide Medical support in Orpington Neurosciences, cross covering between the 2b Neurorehabilitation Unit and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit (1b) 

Within this role, the successful applicant will work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams led by Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine, a Clinical Service Lead to support the day to day running of the Neuro-Rehabilitation 2B and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit. The Medical, Nursing, Therapy Neuropsychology and specialist social worker work with patients to deliver patient-focused, evidence based rehabilitation program to support functional independence and reintegration to home and community. The successful applicant will also be required to attend and actively contribute to family meetings, complex patient discharge meetings, key-working duties and multidisciplinary team reviews.

This post would be suitable for any trainee who has completed MRCP or has achieved equivalent competencies. Previous experience in General Medicine and up to date certification for Adult Life Support training are essential. Previous experience of neurosciences would be advantageous.

Although these appointments are not accredited for training, the appointees will have the opportunity to participate in the educational and training programs at the PRUH and/or Denmark Hill sites, compliance with the Trust mandatory training is also essential. The Clinical fellow will be expected to attend and actively participate in departmental teaching and audit.  There is a yearly appraisal system and the successful candidate should comply with GMC revalidation process.

The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the Departments’ ongoing clinical audit programmes, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. There are opportunities to further develop clinical skills and to attend and review patients in a weekly MDT Rehabilitation Clinic, Specialist Spasticity clinic and intrathecal Baclofen Clinic.  The post holder also has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

The post holder will be expected to engage in continual professional development. Study leave may be requested in accordance with the Trust’s Policy for Continuing Medical Education. Annual leave may be taken in accordance with the Trust’s Guidelines on Leave Arrangements for Medical and Dental Staff. To ensure the smooth running of the service, the post holder will ensure that, in conjunction with colleagues, adequate arrangements are made to cover planned and unplanned absences.

The experience and opportunities offered by these posts would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in medicine, gerontology, stroke, neurology or neurorehabilitation.