Job summary
Our Medicine Division at North West Anglia Foundation Trust is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neurologist within our Medicine Division to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team of Consultants delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services acrossPeterborough and Cambridgeshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, cross organisational team committed to delivering high quality care and driving future service development across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Main duties of the job
This post is offered as 5 PAs.
To undertake up to four general neurology outpatient clinics per week, as well as one "virtual" triage clinic (two hours) where all referrals to the service are triaged. It is envisaged that these will all take place at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but flexibility in working patterns is required, including delivery of clinics at Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital, or Doddington Hospital, as required.
While the focus will be general neurology, a sub-specialty interest is encouraged, and all current consultants are offering sub-specialty clinics both at NWAFT and Cambridge.
While the focus of this post is outpatient care, the postholder will be required to contribute to inpatient reviews of patients. This will be predominantly at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. It is however possible that we will move to a cross-site consultant of the week pattern in the future.
To participate in Departmental meetings, presentations, clinical audit and Trust Clinical Governance activities
You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or possess equivalent experience). We will provide suitable office accommodation, secretarial support, and IT access.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job Description attachment for more information on this role.
You will support the delivery of Neurology services to the populations of Greater Peterborough and Southwest Lincolnshire in partnership with the current team of consultants.
It is envisaged that these will all take place at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but flexibility in working patterns is required, including delivery of clinics at Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital, or Doddington Hospital, as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job Description attachment for more information on this role.
You will support the delivery of Neurology services to the populations of Greater Peterborough and Southwest Lincolnshire in partnership with the current team of consultants.
It is envisaged that these will all take place at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but flexibility in working patterns is required, including delivery of clinics at Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital, or Doddington Hospital, as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS) MRCP or equivalent
- Within 6 months of CCT in Neurology/ General or Acute Internal Medicine/ Geriatric Medicine or Registration on the GMC specialist register in Neurology, Acute/General Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
Desirable
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
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to advise and run a smooth, efficient Neurology outpatient and inpatient service
- Ability to organize and management outpatient priorities and treatment
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
- Experience of supervising FY and CMT Trainees, Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade Doctors and Nurse Specialists
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Experience of research relevant to Neurology
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS) MRCP or equivalent
- Within 6 months of CCT in Neurology/ General or Acute Internal Medicine/ Geriatric Medicine or Registration on the GMC specialist register in Neurology, Acute/General Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
Desirable
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
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to advise and run a smooth, efficient Neurology outpatient and inpatient service
- Ability to organize and management outpatient priorities and treatment
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
- Experience of supervising FY and CMT Trainees, Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade Doctors and Nurse Specialists
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
- Experience of research relevant to Neurology
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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
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
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).
