Archive for February, 2010

Recruitment – office intern and sessional doctor needed

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Office Internship
Do you want to gain unrivalled experience with the only national, independent migraine charity that treats and researches to improve the treatment of migraine and cluster headache?

If you are a graduate with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude to challenges this is a unique opportunity to work in a small organisation with an international reputation for a six month placement. The work will include fundraising, events and administration. The position is unpaid but travel expenses will be reimbursed.

For further details contact Heather Sim on 020 7251 3322 and if you wish to apply please send a CV and covering letter to info[at]migraineclinic.org.uk.

 

Sessional doctor
Due to increasing patient numbers, the Clinic is looking to recruit an additional doctor to our team. We are looking for a doctor to work for a minimum of 3 sessions a week, of which at least one will be on Tuesdays.

We welcome doctors with wither a GP or neurology background who have a whole patient approach to the delivery of patient care. An interest in migraine and other primary headaches is expected.

The salary for this role is in accordance with an NHS Point 1 salary for a Specialty Doctor, i.e. £3,879.50 per annum incl London weighting. 

For further details see the job advert.

Job specification

Background information

If you wish to apply, please email the following to heather.sim[at]migraineclinic.org.uk
 
1. A covering letter, briefly stating why you would like this post 
2. A copy of your CV 
3. Names and contact details of 2 referees.

Spring 2010 Educational events for medical professionals

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Headache Symposium 27th May 2010

Hormonal Headache Symposium 10th June 2010

The City of London Migraine Clinic is proud to present these new full day symposia. You and your colleagues are warmly invited to attend; programmes and application forms are available as leaflets to download.
Following the success of our popular 2009 GP Masterclass lecture series and an abundance of requests for similar events, all the areas you need to know to confidently manage headaches in your practice will be covered. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from renowned specialists and you will receive a certificate of attendance for your personal development plan.

The Headache Symposium ( 27th May 2010)
Headache Symposium leaflet

Provides a practical grounding in the diagnosis and management of primary headaches including when to investigate and when to refer to a specialist. The Medical Director of the City of London Migraine Clinic, Dr Anne MacGregor will be joined by Consultant Neurologist and Headache Specialist from the Barts and the London Trust, Dr Giles Elrington for a lively and topical review of all the current issues.

The Hormonal Headache Symposium (10th June 2010)
Hormonal Headache Symposium leaflet

Presents the management of primary hormonal headaches. Can women with migraine take the pill or HRT? Answers to this and everything you need to know about headaches and the Pill, menstrual migraine, headaches during pregnancy and the menopause will be covered. Dr Anne MacGregor whose research has identified menstrual migraine will be joined by Emeritus Professor of Family Planning and Reproductive Health at University College London, John Guillebaud. Join these two international experts who are the co-authors of “The Pill and Other Forms of Hormonal Contraception” on what promises to be a fascinating day.

We look forward to receiving your application form. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the City of London Migraine Clinic on 020 7251 3322 or via email on admin@migraineclinic.org.uk