Locum Consultant in Neuromuscular and General Neurology (4 PAs) 1 yr

Job responsibilities

Provisional Timetable

Timings of individual sessions are provisional and there may be changes as the neurology strategy develops at St. Georges. However, the overall balance of the job will remain broadly unaltered. The post is comprised of approximately 3 DCC sessions and 1 SPA session (dedicated to continuous professional development).

Four weeks a year the post-holder will be the Attending Neurologist, covering the Neurology ward during the week. This will be 10 PA 9 DCC sessions and 1 SPA session.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

Motor Nerve Clinic 1PA

1 SPA CPD

PM

Clinic admin time 0.5PA

Nusinersin consent/prescription/review

0.5PA

Neuromuscular / complex myasthenia / SMA MDT 0.5PA

SMA Reach trial data input 0.5 PA

DCC: 3

SPA: 1

This timetable is subject to negotiation with the post-holder and may be modified in conjunction with group job planning with the remainder of the Epilepsy and General Neurology teams and according to the particular clinical strengths of the successful candidate.

It is possible that the location of non-acute clinics may need to move to other Trust OPD sites depending on the needs of the service but any such changes will be discussed and agreed with the post-holder (Queen Marys Hospital, Roehampton; The Nelson Hospital, Wimbledon; St Johns Hospital, Battersea).

On call duties

The post holder will also join the neurology on call rota. This involves covering 1 week 2 times a year. This involves 1 PAs of work on each weekend day - carrying out a ward round of neurology inpatients and reviewing ward referrals on non-neurology wards. Time off in lieu will be considered for weekend working.

Research

The successful post-holder would be expected to be enthusiastic about developing a research interest, and undertake/update GCP training to support clinical trials (at least as a sub-investigator). There is an already active neuromuscular research portfolio, with very close links with SGUL. Opportunities exist for developing research studies and becoming a local principal investigator of future studies. There are excellent opportunities for involvement in specific research projects according to the interests of the post holder.

Qualifications and Training

It is a requirement of the post that the successful candidate has:

• GMC registration
• CCST or CCT and/or entry on to the Specialist Register in neurology
• Registration with a Medical Defence Organisation for insurance and indemnity

Clinical postgraduate training

The appointed individual will be expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Unit and the joint Campus through participation in relevant clinical and research meetings and in the Institutional Grand Rounds (currently Thursday 12:45 2:00 organised by the Dean for Clinical Affairs).

Postgraduate Teaching

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff in Neurosciences and take an active role within the SpR training programme for trainees in Neurology and be a clinical supervisor to junior medical staff. This will take place across DCC and SPA time and outpatient clinic templates are adjusted to take into consideration teaching aspects of the clinics. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to postgraduate teaching of (e.g.) physiotherapists and specialist nurses with staff of the Faculty of Healthcare & Social Care Sciences.

Undergraduate Teaching

The post holder will be expected to contribute to MB BS teaching, clinically within their service and generically through School courses. They may also participate in examining or in other contributions following discussion with the Dean of Undergraduate Medicine or his nominee. The appointed individual may also be expected (by negotiation as appropriate) to contribute to the teaching of Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography or Social Work students in the Faculty of Healthcare Sciences.

Management

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service, and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Governance / Audit

The post-holder is expected to fully participate in the departments governance, and contribute to this under the Governance Lead for Neurology and Stroke. He / she will also be expected participate in audit and present an audit at least annually at the departmental audit programme.

CPD

The department has an active CPD programme including monthly academic seminars, a weekly half-day grand round / literature review, audit programme and journal club, among many other CPD opportunities. The post-holder is expected to fully engage with this and maintain their CME/CPD, including the requirements for external CPD.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BChir or equivalent
• MRCP(or equivalent)
• CCT or equivalent (CESR / European Community Rights), or within 6 months of CCT in neurology
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee

Desirable

• PhD/MD in Neurology or related discipline

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Committed to monitoring and improving clinical quality
• To build a clinical practice which is evidence based
• Willingness to participate in clinical audit programme

Desirable

• Evidence of management skills
• Evidence of managing a junior team

Teaching

Essential

• oMust be an enthusiastic teacher
• Interested in teaching both undergraduates & postgraduates

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer literacy
• High level of organisational skills

Desirable

• Evidence of range of teaching skills (by training of experience)

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Self motivating
• Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
• oAbility to work as a member of a team
• oGood interpersonal skills
• oEvidence of good communication skills
• oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• oGenuine interest in clinical research
• oEvidence of organisation and motivation
• oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• oCaring attitude to patients
• oSupportive and tolerant
• oCommitment to continuing medical education
• oAn awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
• Probity

Desirable

• Evidence of attributes of leadership as evidenced by experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• oPre-evaluation health screening

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Neuromuscular conditions
• Experience in all aspects of acute stroke care
• Publications in scientific journals or presentations
• Experience in supervising junior medical staff and co-ordinating clinical activities

Desirable

• Experience in delivering gene therapies.

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).