Job summary
The Neurology service is currently going through a redesign so this is an exciting time to join the team.
This is a substantive Neurology post for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust for 10 programmed activities a week to contribute to the provision of high quality neurology services at Peterborough City Hospital to include:
- Neurology Outpatient Services
- An Acute Neurology Service, including inpatient ward referrals
- Development of Speciality Neurology Services
Main duties of the job
To undertake two general neurology outpatients clinics per week, together with one emergency clinic (two hours only) and one "virtual" clinic (two hours) where all referrals to the service are triaged. There would also be one specialist clinic per month. It is envisaged that these will all take place at Peterborough City Hospital but any of the Consultant Team may be required to provide some clinical input at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
To consult on inpatients referred for neurological opinion and provide an emergency outpatient clinic on a rota basis shared with the other consultants
To share the delivery of advice on neurological conditions to local GPs, and hospital colleagues
To contribute to medical student teaching
To participate in Departmental meetings, presentations, clinical audit and Trust Clinical Governance activities
To participate in Appraisal/Revalidation, job planning and approved CPD activity
To work towards the highest standards of care
About us
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides acute care to our local communities via two District General Hospitals in Peterborough and Huntingdon, and a community hospital in Stamford.
We are promoting flexible working and a health work/home life balance. Agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
- In-house Physiotherapy Services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
- Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
- Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 10 PAS will comprise as follows:
Direct Clinical Care 10 PAs :
- 3.25 General Neurology/Emergency/Specialist and Virtual Clinics (PCH)
- 2.0 Clinical Admin (PCH)
- 1.25 Ward referrals (PCH)
- 1.0 Ward rounds/ Pt admin (Addenbrookes Hospital)
- 1.0 Specialist clinic (Addenbrookes Hospital)
- 1.5 SPAs CME, Teaching, Audit, Clinical governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 10 PAS will comprise as follows:
Direct Clinical Care 10 PAs :
- 3.25 General Neurology/Emergency/Specialist and Virtual Clinics (PCH)
- 2.0 Clinical Admin (PCH)
- 1.25 Ward referrals (PCH)
- 1.0 Ward rounds/ Pt admin (Addenbrookes Hospital)
- 1.0 Specialist clinic (Addenbrookes Hospital)
- 1.5 SPAs CME, Teaching, Audit, Clinical governance
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to provide leadership where appropriate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Good attendance record
- Enhanced DBS Check
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Entry of the GMC Specialist Registrar
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Speciality Certificate Examination in Neurology Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) a sub speciality interest
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, relating to Neurology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to organize and management outpatient priorities and treatment
- Experience of audit management
- oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Experience of supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Experience of research relevant to Neurology.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to provide leadership where appropriate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Good attendance record
- Enhanced DBS Check
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Entry of the GMC Specialist Registrar
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Speciality Certificate Examination in Neurology Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) a sub speciality interest
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, relating to Neurology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Ability to organize and management outpatient priorities and treatment
- Experience of audit management
- oAbility and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Experience of supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Experience of research relevant to Neurology.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
