The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Trust grade registrar (ST3+) post in Neurology.

Main duties of the job

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) are inviting applications for the Trust grade registrar (ST3+) post in Neurology.

The successful candidate will be able take up post for a period of 12 months initially with a view to this being extended by mutual agreement.

The Trust grade registrar post has been specifically designed to help motivate people further in their careers in Neurology.

These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 11,000 members of staff, providing services to nearly a million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service.

It is important that if you have been employed as a doctor by another organisation that you provide details of your most recent Designated Body and Responsible Officer together with contact details to the Chair of the interview panel

This post will allow the successful candidate to develop their Neurology and clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. They will have the opportunity to work at registrar level.

About us

These posts will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 11,000 members of staff, providing services to nearly a million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post will allow the successful candidate to develop their Neurology and clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. They will have the opportunity to work at registrar level.

Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MRCP qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to medical training

Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years experience of working at Neurology registrar level either in the UK or abroad

Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Potential to cope with stressful situations possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding

Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential

• Ability to manage own time and work effectively
• Possessing a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline.

Physical skills
Essential

• Regular participation of the oncall triage rota

Equality and Diversity
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• Empathic approach when talking to patients and their families

BMJ Ref: BMJ-109793/358-4975195-SM-A