Job summary
The neurology department in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly qualified consultant neurologist to join our dedicated team. In this role, candidates will have the opportunity to provide expert care in general neurology clinics, peripheral nerve clinics, and myasthenia gravis clinics. Additionally, the post holder will be responsible for conducting general neurology clinics and inpatient reviews at City Hospital once a week and covering HANU (hyper acute neurology unit) a few times a year as per the rota decided. As a consultant neurologist you will play a vital role in improving the lives of patients and improving patients care.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to manage a broad spectrum of neurological conditions across general neurology clinics which will be conducted on weekly basis. Special focus on peripheral nerve as well as myasthenia gravis as weekly clinics are expected where patients are provided tailored treatment plans and ongoing support.
One day a week, the successful candidate will be expected to conduct a general neurology clinic in city hospital followed by inpatient neurology reviews of referrals from different wards on site. The role involves collaborating with the hospital staff to provide timely quality care to inpatients with neurology presentations on site.
As well as the above the post holder will cover HANU infrequently which is very important to assist flow in the trust and ensure acute neurology patients are served in timely manner.
The post holder will be expected to participate in a structured on-call schedule, known as COTW (consultant of the week). This occurs at frequency of 1 in 15, during which routine clinical activities are cancelled. The COTW plays a crucial role in providing acute neurology care and managing inpatient neurology cases as well as conducting and supervising acute neurology clinics. COTW will work in collaboration and is supported by an acute neurology consultant and the oncall SPR.
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.
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
Please refer to the attached job description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities, plus the suggested job plan for the locum consultant model.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities, plus the suggested job plan for the locum consultant model.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).