Locum Consultant in Neurology with an Interest in Complex Epilepsy
Job overview
Applications are invited for a 8.5 PAs Locum Consultant post in the neurosciences division. The post is a 6-month fixed term contract with the possibility of n extension by mutual consent. The role will form part of the Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy consultant team based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.The posts will supplement the existing neurology and epilepsy teams in providing inpatient and outpatient, acute and general neurology and complex epilepsy/epilepsy surgery. Both are new posts to address the increased service demands.
We are one of the largest paediatric neurological centres in the UK, and provider several NHS England commissioned services including the children’s epilepsy surgery service (CESS) jointly with King’s Heath Partners. Regionally we are the principal provider of specialist child neurology services, both emergency and elective, for the North Thames region and the surrounding counties.The Specialty provides a national and international service for the management of rare and complex paediatric neurology conditions.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 368 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust with work commitments in the Epilepsy and Neurology services. The main part of this post will support the complex epilepsy services, including the children’s epilepsy surgery and neurocutaneous service.In addition, the postholder will contribute to the neurology ward consultation and acute inpatient, and outpatient, general neurology services. The post holder will also be expected to be involved in development and provision of the epilepsy/neurology outreach service program.
The post comprises 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA). The post holder will, as a member of the Neurology consultant team, participate in the on-call duty (currently 1 in 13, 0.5 PA/week) and attending rotas for in-patient service, epilepsy attending, acute neurology and neurology consultation service as specified in the job plan below.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria- Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training program or equivalent
- Training in Clinical Governance
- Involvement in Clinical Audit
- Awareness and experience of child protection processes
- Training / experience in management of children with acute neurological disorders
- Training / experience in management of children with complex epilepsy
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Proven ability to apply research and audit findings in a clinical / organisational context
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within teams
- Ability to work in a pressurised and changing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with children and parents
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, in dealing with other clinical teams
- Ability to self-motivate
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Application of Information Technology skills to clinical work
- Presentation Skills
- Lecturing experience
- Tutoring and mentoring skills
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria- GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MBBS or equivalent
- On specialist Paediatric Neurology, or Paediatrics Register or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Paediatric Neurology in a tertiary centre or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Management course
- Higher research degree
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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