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Job overview

Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Epilepsy and EEG

12 months (Fixed Term 1 year ) - Part time - 30 hours per week

this clinical research fellowship is intended to allow an experienced neurology/neurophysiology trainee to obtain experience, both academically and clinically, over a one-year period in Epilepsy and EEG. This post will provide experience to allow a successful fellow to offer himself/herself for future appointments to consultant positions, with an academic interest in Epilepsy and/or EEG. To achieve this the trainee will be given experience in the following broad areas.

1. The opportunity to conduct research into epilepsy and publish research papers in peer reviewed journals. The research activities will include clinical studies and investigations using scalp and intracranial EEG recordings.

2. The fellow will be expected to attend one national/ international meeting and present abstracts, critical to enhance to international reputation if the department.

3. The assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with epilepsy, and experience of the prolonged Video EEG recording techniques involved in management of these patients.

4. The participation in a multi-disciplinary team epilepsy surgery meeting consisting of neurophysiologists, neuroradiologists, neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists and specialist nurses.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Identifying and including patients to clinical research studies adopted to national portfolio and registered with CRN leading to peer reviewed publications and international presentations; according to the protocols approved by the Research Ethics Committee, and according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice

2. Collecting and performing analysis in research data and writing manuscripts for scientific publications in peer reviewed journals

3. Leading or contributing in audits and service evaluation activities

4. Contributing to academic activities as well as clinical duties with training in the department as appropriate.

5. Reporting outpatient adult and children EEGs

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Taking the clinical history and reporting of inpatient presurgical or diagnostic scalp video-EEG telemetries

2. Taking the clinical history and reporting home video telemetries

3. Attending and presenting cases in the weekly multidisciplinary team epilepsy surgery meeting

4. Attending complex epilepsy or other specialist epilepsy clinics

5. We will encourage the post holder to develop their own research interests

6. Any other duties appropriate to the grade as directed by the supervisor

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Eligible for registration with the GMC
• MB BS (or equivalent).
• MD or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• PhD
• CCT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience in Neurology.
• At least close to completion of CCT.

Desirable criteria

• Exposure to Electroencephalography or Epilepsy
• Commitment to a career in Neurology or Neurophysiology.

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience in elective and emergency neurology
• Ability to prioritize clinical need
• Ability to organise oneself & own workload.
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in audit projects/ research.
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable criteria

• Previous publications/ presentations

IMPORTANT

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• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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