Consultant in Neurology

Job summary

This post includes up to £20k welcome incentive and relocation package for the successful candidate. * Terms and conditions apply

Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Neurology Centre that provides comprehensive neurological care for patients in Gloucestershire.

The service consists of 7 Consultants who work alongside a team of Neurology specialist nurses. The team manage conditions from across the County which provides a vast amount of variety and opportunities for development in order to support the patients of Gloucestershire.

The team manage a small ward of inpatients and have a large outpatient service within Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital. The consultant will have the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty of choice and support the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Neurology Department
• To examine and treat patients and supervise patient care on the
• To see patients referred to neurology from other teams within the hospital
• To see patients in the out-patient clinics
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To provide on call support out of To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call
• To carry out ward rounds
• To manage internal ward referrals
• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations including undertaking work-based assessments.
• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
• The post holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 24 months of interview)

Desirable

• MD or PhD, Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Clinical experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Neurology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Subspecialty expertise that complements those within the department
• Background experience in general medicine (MRCP)

Research and publications

Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects

Desirable

• Publications in peer- reviewed journals

Management

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
• Ability to manage and lead a Neurology firm

Desirable

• IT skills including database management and word processing skills
• Attendance on a management courses

Quality management

Essential

• Ability to manage risk
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to deal with complaints
• Commitment to CPD / CME
• Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
• Experience in audit & clinical governance
• Working knowledge of evidence based practice

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Training in teaching skills
• Certificate of education Involvement in undergraduate education
• Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Personal Skills

Essential

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels