This is a Post CCT Fellowship in Functional Neurological Disorder for neurologists

The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist care for patients with FND, while also supporting the implementation and evaluation of a new care pathway and contributing to education across the regional network.

Purpose of the Role

• To provide clinical experience in the assessment and management of Functional Neurological Disorder.
• To gain experience in service evaluation, quality improvement and action research within a newly commissioned FND pathway.
• To gain experience in education and training of clinicians across the South East London FND network.
• To develop the capability to practice independently in this field, and to contribute to the future growth of FND services nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical service for patients with FND, including new assessments, follow-up, and ward referrals.
• Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to collaborative formulation and management planning.
• Provide education, support and supervision for clinicians across the FNDExSEL network.
• Contribute to service evaluation and pathway development through data collection, analysis and action research.
• Undertake optional specialist clinic sessions in another area of neuropsychiatry (e.g. epilepsy, movement disorders, brain injury, autoimmune encephalitis, or cognitive disorders).
• Engage in postgraduate teaching and support the wider academic programme.
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Undertake personal study, with the option to attend elements of the MSc in Clinical Neuropsychiatry at KCL.
• Work in line with Trust policies and governance frameworks, maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.