Job summary
This is an opportunity for up to 3 Full-time Consultant Neurologists at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The post(s) will entail the delivery of neurology services in the region. The successful applicant(s) will work within a team of Consultant Neurologists. As well as provision of General Neurology services in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the candidate will be expected to provide sub-specialty expertise to complement the delivery of a high quality, comprehensive Neurology service by the department. In accordance with the current level of sub-specialty provision a special interest in epilepsy medicine, peripheral nerve disorders, myasthenia gravis, movement disorders or headache with appropriate post-graduate experience and training would be desirable, but other subspecialty interests would be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder(s) will be responsible for the care of patients in their charge. The successful applicant(s) will also be expected to contribute to the delivery of teaching and training to students at Nottingham University Medical School, as well as to contribute to the teaching, training and supervision of Specialist Trainees in Neurology, who are in the East Midlands Deanery training programme.
As the regional Neurosciences centre, in additional to delivering tertiary specialist services in Neurology, the Neurology department at NUH must also contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Neurology service in the wider region of the East Midlands. Accordingly, the successful candidate(s) should expect to contribute to the provision of the neurology services at other hospitals in the region. This would be for the maximum one day a week (or the equivalent), and in line with the expectations of existing members of the department.
About us
Clinical neurology forms part of the Nottingham Regional Neuroscience Unit and serves the population of Nottingham. It also provides an outreach neurological service to Kings Mill Hospital in Mansfield. In addition, consultants from NUH also perform clinics at Leicester and Loughborough to support sub specialty services in these areas.
The delivery of Inpatient Care is on a "Consultant of the Week" (COTW) system, and the post-holder will contribute to what is currently a 1 in 15 rota.
Since December 2020, the Neurology department has run a Hyper-Acute Neurology Unit (HANU). The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the provision of HANU services, according to a rota, and in line with needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Weekly timetable of activities when not COTW will be job planned on an individual basis with the successful applicant(s), in conjunction with the head of service (HoS) and in accordance with Trust guidance on Job planning
In the first instance, a new consultant would be planned for a 10 PA working week if full time, consisting of an 8.5 DCC : 1.5 SPA split. The 1.5 SPA covers core SPA activity leading towards revalidation. There is in addition scope for up to 1 further SPA (i.e. 2.5 SPA total) to be included in the post according to the post-holders interests and ambitions. This may include post-graduate education, educational supervision, or clinical trials activity, but this would be specifically job-planned with the individual consultant.
As a guide, this might translate in to a 3.5 outpatient clinic per week (or 7 per fortnight) job plan, of which at least 1 will be a specialist clinic, and 0.5-1 delivered at a Peripheral hospital*. In discussion with the HoS, and again in accordance with the needs of the service and the wishes of the successful applicant(s), this may be amended over time. It is expected that the appointee(s) will contribute to the provision of Neurology Services on the HANU for one day per week
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Weekly timetable of activities when not COTW will be job planned on an individual basis with the successful applicant(s), in conjunction with the head of service (HoS) and in accordance with Trust guidance on Job planning
In the first instance, a new consultant would be planned for a 10 PA working week if full time, consisting of an 8.5 DCC : 1.5 SPA split. The 1.5 SPA covers core SPA activity leading towards revalidation. There is in addition scope for up to 1 further SPA (i.e. 2.5 SPA total) to be included in the post according to the post-holders interests and ambitions. This may include post-graduate education, educational supervision, or clinical trials activity, but this would be specifically job-planned with the individual consultant.
As a guide, this might translate in to a 3.5 outpatient clinic per week (or 7 per fortnight) job plan, of which at least 1 will be a specialist clinic, and 0.5-1 delivered at a Peripheral hospital*. In discussion with the HoS, and again in accordance with the needs of the service and the wishes of the successful applicant(s), this may be amended over time. It is expected that the appointee(s) will contribute to the provision of Neurology Services on the HANU for one day per week
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligible to be included on the specialist register (or CCT expected within 6 months)
- CESR
Desirable
- Further higher training or qualification MD or PhD
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent CCT/CESR or European Right to Work
Desirable
- Higher Professional Degree SCE
Experience
Essential
- Have trained in part or whole at a recognised neurology centre. In total four years training in neurology at SpR/ST level or equivalent
Desirable
- Development of subspecialty interest to compliment the dept
Experience
Essential
- Evidenced clinical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable
- Specific Training in Communication Skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop, present an operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher Management Degree or Qualification or Training
- Experience of Change Management
Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to work Flexibly in changing health service, including changes made necessary by response to Covid-19
- Able to use Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence or participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Eligible to be included on the specialist register (or CCT expected within 6 months)
- CESR
Desirable
- Further higher training or qualification MD or PhD
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent CCT/CESR or European Right to Work
Desirable
- Higher Professional Degree SCE
Experience
Essential
- Have trained in part or whole at a recognised neurology centre. In total four years training in neurology at SpR/ST level or equivalent
Desirable
- Development of subspecialty interest to compliment the dept
Experience
Essential
- Evidenced clinical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable
- Specific Training in Communication Skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop, present an operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher Management Degree or Qualification or Training
- Experience of Change Management
Personal Skills
Essential
- Able to work Flexibly in changing health service, including changes made necessary by response to Covid-19
- Able to use Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence or participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).