Locum Consultant General Neurologist - Plymouth
Job overview
We are seeking to a recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist on a fixed term contract to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand our current out-patient care provision.
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering general neurology out-patient clinics to improve our outpatient waiting times and consequently improve patient care.
We are expanding a department that prides itself in providing excellent clinical care for our patient population. Plymouth is a national GIRFT exemplar site for acute neurology services. We care for more patients with acute neurological conditions than anywhere else nationally and are one of only 5 centres in the UK where neurologists also care for stroke patients from presentation at the hospital.We are looking for a colleague who is eager to join our enthusiastic clinical team.
The successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in the development and medical management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting and journal club.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to a recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist on a fixed term contract to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand our current out-patient care provision.
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering general neurology out-patient clinics to improve our outpatient waiting times and consequently improve patient care.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.
Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description.
They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.
Person specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential criteria- MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a) Certificate of Completion of training (CCT). Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
- Higher degree or within 12 months of submission Postgraduate prizes and awards.
Particular skills and experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrate evidence of ample acute neurology experience.
- Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent.
Research and Clinical audit
Essential criteria- Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit
- Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Relevant audit projects. Published as first author in peer reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential criteria- Able to demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors
- Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching
Management
Essential criteria- Participated in some sort of management process (ie service or research)
- Evidence of interest and ability in management. Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
Practical Requirements
Essential criteria- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.
- To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria- A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately
- Good presentation skills – prizes / awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills