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This post offers the opportunity for doctors wishing to train in clinical neurosciences to gain parallel experience in clinical research or medical education. Research, quality improvement or medical education activities will be included in the job plan. For suitable applicants the post could include funding of a part-time higher degree supervised at a linked university.
This is a Permanent position designed to support research and undergraduate teaching as well as supporting and gaining experience within clinical neurosciences. For successful applicants wishing to be supported in studying for a part-time Masters or Doctorate the duration of contract would be extended to reflect the length of time required for this study.
Clinical duties will include ward cover for patients in the Central England Rehabilitation Unit. Appointees will gain clinical experience of a range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions and develop skills in interdisciplinary working and management of complex cases. There will be opportunity to gain experience in outpatient and outreach settings, working from hyperacute to long-term stages of the clinical pathways. Appointees will participate in weekly educational complex case meetings covering difficult medical, ethical and psychosocial issues.
The post holder will participate in the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital on call Rota. This Rota is non-resident 1:6 on call Rota covering the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital site only (no acute admissions) and is supported by an On Call Consultants.
On-call duties fall 1 in 6 with the other Specialty Doctors (Elderly Care and Adult Rehabilitation and the senior trust Specialist), and will provide out of hours cover for all patients on site (this is a Non-residential, off -site on call)
Share prospective cover Inc. the 1:6 on call for annual leave, short-term sickness of colleagues and study leave for the other colleagues
Appointees will be expected to participate in the non-resident on-call rota covering the wards at the Royal Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital. Applicants would be expected to have or be near completion of their MRCP, MRCS or equivalent during their period of tenure.
The post will include participating in CERU rehabilitation research activities. This could be contributing to recruitment and data acquisition for existing studies or designing your own studies for research questions across a broad potential range. Suitable candidates could register for an MSc, MD or PhD. This would particularly suit candidates planning a career in rehabilitation medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, stroke medicine, trauma, neurophysiology, or neuro-palliative care.
The job will include teaching of undergraduate medical students. Opportunities are available to be involved in assessment and evaluation of students. The skills of teaching and assessment are increasingly recognised as essential for trainees in medical specialties at all levels.