Job summary
Paediatric Neurology
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust or Trust Wide
Paediatric Neurology Consultant with an interest in Neuroinflammation
From £93,666 - £126,281p.a excl. LZ (pro rata)
4 PAs
Locum - 12 months
This job is a 4 PA new post. The post holder will support the neurology department in its provision of acute inpatient and long term outpatient care to children with neurological disorders within the South East Thames region. They will take a major role in the delivery of Neuroinflammation services at Evelina London, and delivery of advanced therapies
The post-holder will undertake regular neuroinflammation and demyelination clinics at Evelina London, supporting the delivery of care across the southern region as one of 6 UK Paediatric onset Multiples Sclerosis Highly specialised services. Alongside this the post-holder will support the delivery of advanced therapies across neurological subspecialties.
Main duties of the job
The General Neurology remit will support the strategic direction of the Children's Neuroscience Department as a whole and ensure the incumbent remains abreast of developments in Paediatric Neurology in general. The job plan will be reviewed after appointment and annually in line with trust policy, where possible additional interests of the post holder will be incorporated in the job plan.
The incumbent will participate in the Paediatric Neurology on-call rota for ELCH. This is on an approximate 1 in 9 basis for a week in service. For this on call week all elective activity will be cancelled. Non-resident supervision and attendance will be required for this week. This supports departmental strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly driven team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment. Applicants with a track record of research or definable research interests that complement the specialist component of the post are also invited to apply.
About us
The Children's Neurosciences department provides a tertiary service which includes an integrated and comprehensive Neurology, Rehabilitation and Neurodisability service for children and their families from South East Thames and beyond, serving a total population of over 9 million people. We work closely with our Neurosurgical colleagues at Kings College Hospital to ensure a comprehensive Paediatric Neurosciences service is managed within Kings Health Partners.
Every year, 2500 inpatients and more than 7000 outpatients are seen within the Children's Neurosciences service. Services are provided from a recently refurbished purpose designed outpatient department in the South Wing of St Thomas' Hospital together with facilities in ELCH. Inpatient, Neurophysiology and Neuroradiology facilities are in the main Evelina Children's Hospital which is also on the St Thomas' site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further information.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Ming Lim, Joint Heads of Service for Childrens Neurosciences ming.lim@gstt.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further information.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Ming Lim, Joint Heads of Service for Childrens Neurosciences ming.lim@gstt.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a License to Practice.
- On GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a paediatric neuroscience centre with 24/7 acute neurology service
- Experience of working in a Neuroinflammation and demyelination.
Desirable
- Consultant level experience delivering both the essential criteria
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills associated with management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, particularly neuroinflammation.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Specialty specific research activity
- Higher Academic Qualifications
Leadership/Management Skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered service
Desirable
- Communication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issues
- Accountability; Demonstrates that prepared to take accountability for evolution of neonatal neurology service
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to relate needs of neonatal service to wider team members
- Finance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible for
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a License to Practice.
- On GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a paediatric neuroscience centre with 24/7 acute neurology service
- Experience of working in a Neuroinflammation and demyelination.
Desirable
- Consultant level experience delivering both the essential criteria
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills associated with management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, particularly neuroinflammation.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Specialty specific research activity
- Higher Academic Qualifications
Leadership/Management Skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered service
Desirable
- Communication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issues
- Accountability; Demonstrates that prepared to take accountability for evolution of neonatal neurology service
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to relate needs of neonatal service to wider team members
- Finance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible for
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
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).
