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
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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