General Neurologist - opportunity to develop a specialist interest

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in an exciting period of development, following the merger of two adjacent hospital Trusts in Sussex, and the relocation of the Neuroscience Department to a new purpose built centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

We are looking to recruitan enthusiastic and personable neurology consultant to work across sites between Worthing Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester and Royal Sussex County Hospital. The postholder will have the opportunity to develop a specialist interest and to help develop and deliver an increasingly complex diagnostic and therapeutic regional neurology service.

The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust provided the opportunity to better co-ordinate the care of neurologyl patients and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development in Neurology where the consultant workforce across Sussex already work in collaboration to provide inpatient care.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

o General neurology outpatient clinics, including admino Option of developing specialist clinic, including admino Neuroradiology meetingo Supervision of junior doctors in relation to neurological care and participation in teaching and educational activity within the Trust as requiredo Ward liaison work at either Worthing Hospital, or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.o Management of St Richard's/ Worthing patients referred to RSCH for PIU or in-patient tertiary investigations & managemento Sussex Neurology on-call rota (see below)o Consultant of the Week (see below)o Participation in departmental clinical governance activities

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWTGCONNEURO-282

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMRCP or equivalent qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oCCT in Neurology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
  • 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

  • oExperience in Movement disorders
  • oExperience in General Neurology

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Plannng

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

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMRCP or equivalent qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oCCT in Neurology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
  • 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

  • oExperience in Movement disorders
  • oExperience in General Neurology

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Plannng

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

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

Career Progression

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neurologist

Aren Okello

aren.okello@nhs.net

01903205111

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWTGCONNEURO-282

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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