Consultant Neurologist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £99,532 to £131,964 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1219

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO:

Manage inpatients and outpatients with neurological diseases and contribute to the regional stroke MT service. Develop a subspecialty service, we would be particularly keen on candidates with interests in MS and neuro-infective disease, but all subspecialties will be considered. Take part in regional and departmental CPD and governance activities. Contribute to research and education.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region we support. Enthusiasm and flexibility

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1219 - This vacancy closes on or before: 30TH of July 2024Should you have any queries, please use the contact Sean.slaght@uhs.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO:

Manage inpatients and outpatients with neurological diseases and contribute to the regional stroke MT service. Develop a subspecialty service, we would be particularly keen on candidates with interests in MS and neuro-infective disease, but all subspecialties will be considered. Take part in regional and departmental CPD and governance activities. Contribute to research and education.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region we support. Enthusiasm and flexibility

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1219 - This vacancy closes on or before: 30TH of July 2024Should you have any queries, please use the contact Sean.slaght@uhs.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Higher Degree (MD/PhD/etc)

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Wide clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
  • Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and post graduate teaching.

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Leadership experience.

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable

  • Management skills

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Experience with hyperacute stroke management including thrombolysis and MT.
  • Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice.
  • Understand principles and participated in audit activity.

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Desirable

  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
  • Confident using Microsoft office applications.
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Higher Degree (MD/PhD/etc)

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Wide clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
  • Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and post graduate teaching.

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Leadership experience.

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable

  • Management skills

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Experience with hyperacute stroke management including thrombolysis and MT.
  • Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice.
  • Understand principles and participated in audit activity.

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Desirable

  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
  • Confident using Microsoft office applications.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Sean Slaght

Sean.slaght@uhs.nhs.uk

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £99,532 to £131,964 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1219

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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