Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Neurologist to join our existing team of Consultants and Specialist Nurses to support the Neurology service provided across the West of Berkshire.
The post does not require the successful applicant to participate in the on-call rota for the "Neurologist of the Day" system (NOD) or the stroke rota, although opportunities to do so exist for a candidate who is interested . Applicants who are unable to work full-time for personal reasons are invited to apply, as are those wishing to job share.
Main duties of the job
This post represents an addition to enhance the Neurology Services across the West of Berkshire and in particular help meet the rising demand for neurology clinic appointments. This post is full-time (10PA) and predominantly Out Patient based. The post does not require the successful applicant to participate in the on-call rota for the "Neurologist of the Day" system (NOD) or the stroke rota, although opportunities to do so exist for a candidate who is interested . Applicants who are unable to work full-time for personal reasons are invited to apply, as are those wishing to job share. Applicants are required to hold a CCT in Neurology or be within six months of accreditation by the interview date.
About us
The medical team consists of five consultants and an Associate Specialist along with a specialist trainee from the Oxford Rotation and a GPSI. There is a large team of ten specialist nurses led by a nurse consultant who provide support in individual disease areas. Approximately 10,000 patients are seen in an outpatient setting per year. In keeping with the Trust's aim of providing care closer to home, clinics are provided at the Royal Berkshire Hospital but also in facilities in Henley, Bracknell, Newbury and Wokingham. There is also increasing provision of video-clinics. Nerve conduction studies and EMG are provided by the neurologists in house and also insourced by a third party, with complex cases performed by neurophysiology services at the Oxford University Hospital Trust. EEG is currently also provided in Oxford, although there are plans for a dedicated in-house service. There is a full range of imaging services and a weekly meeting with the neuro-radiologists
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Andrew Weir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Andrew Weir.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview
- oSuccess in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- oHigher degree
- oRegistered with the CPD programme of RCP or equivalent
Knowledge/ experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Neurology
- oA high standard of broad experience and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems and have the initiative to address these
Desirable
- oA special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oGood self-management skills with ability to organise and prioritise workload efficiently
- oGood decision making skills and insight into self-limitations
- oAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- oAble to carry responsibility
- oGood organisational skills
- oLeadership qualities
Desirable
- oIT skills, computer literate
- oAbility to manage and lead
- oDesire to introduce new ideas and innovate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration with Licence to Practice
- oEntry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview
- oSuccess in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- oHigher degree
- oRegistered with the CPD programme of RCP or equivalent
Knowledge/ experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Neurology
- oA high standard of broad experience and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems and have the initiative to address these
Desirable
- oA special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department)
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oGood self-management skills with ability to organise and prioritise workload efficiently
- oGood decision making skills and insight into self-limitations
- oAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- oAble to carry responsibility
- oGood organisational skills
- oLeadership qualities
Desirable
- oIT skills, computer literate
- oAbility to manage and lead
- oDesire to introduce new ideas and innovate
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
