Consultant Neurologist

Job responsibilities

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At University Hospitals Sussex, the clinical duties of the post include the following:

To be responsible for neurological management of inpatients and outpatients at St Richards Hospital and to supervise the care of neurology inpatients at RSCH of St Richards patients referred for tertiary investigations and management.

At St Richards Hospital

To hold 2 general neurology outpatient clinics weekly.

To share responsibility for any patient admitted directly under or transferred to the care of the neurology inpatient wards or SGH.

To participate in the neurology departments regular ward referral service at SRH. Currently the new post holder will see ward referral on up to two days per week, with other Consultants responsible for the other days.

To share responsibility for any patient admitted directly under or transferred to the care of the neurology department.

Responsibility for general professional training of the junior medical staff and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff, participating in the activities of the Post Graduate Medical Centre including medical audit.

Administrative duties associated with the care of the patients, training, and running of the clinical department.

To undertake out of hours responsibility for the UHSx non-resident neurology on call as per rota (1 in 8 approx). On Call Commitment: Rota frequency <1 in 8. Category B. 2% supplement

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

At University Hospital Southampton, the post holder will provide general neurology clinics.

A typical 4 hour general neurology outpatient clinic template will consist of 5 new patients and 6 follow up patients.

The post holder will have Neurology inpatients in the Wessex Neurological Centre (UHS) where there are 25 beds designated for Neurology inpatients. Joint ward rounds are encouraged and ward rounds for each consultant usually do not exceed 3 hours per week.

The post holder and other consultant colleagues will be expected to cover each others absences on annual or study leave, so far as is practicable. The post holder will be required to participate in medical audit and continuing medical education, as well as continuing professional development.

The appointee will be expected to take part in the teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff and also in the teaching of trainee neurologists at all stages. The appointee will also be expected to participate in clinical research and to support research activities of the trainees. Participation in the teaching of other clinical staff is also expected.

The post-holder will be required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of clinical departments and to travel as necessary between units.

Secretarial support and office accommodation is provided.

From time to time it may be necessary for the post holder to carry out such other duties as may be assigned with agreement by the Trust. It is expected that the post-holder will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any proposed changes.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Neurology or equivalent
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• oGood general medical experience
• oAbility to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
• oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable

• oSpecial interest neurogenetics and muscle

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prize and honours

Academic & Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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).