Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a part-time Locum Consultant in Neurology with an interest in epilepsy with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
Applications are invited for a 3-year locum consultant appointment in Neurology. The post is offered on an 8-session basis and provides an opportunity to join a dynamic, expanding department and to contribute to the multidisciplinary care of patients with epilepsy.
The purpose of this role is to deliver specialist care with a particular focus on pathways and safe prescribing of antiseizure medications. This position has arisen as a result of re-organisation of clinical duties within the epilepsy team as well as new national guidance for the valproate usage. The post is located at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to provide expertise in epilepsy including diagnosis, assessment, use of anti-epileptic medication, and pre-surgical assessment. The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team (including epilepsy specialist nurses, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists and neuropsychiatrists) assessing and managing patients with epilepsy. The post-holder will be expected to develop close links with all members of the team and to develop protocols for seamless patient care. The post-holder will deliver 3.5 clinics per week comprising 1 clinic dedicated to patients on Valproate treatment, 1.5 specialist epilepsy clinic and a weekly general neurology clinic. The post-holder will also develop and lead a multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting to provide secondary prescriber review of valproate treatment as well as attend epilepsy surgery MDT. The role includes regular teaching and educational supervision. There is additional time for patient administration and supporting professional activities.
The appointee will be expected to participate in all activities of the Department including postgraduate teaching, clinical audit and research. They will be required to undertake clinical management duties and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and to demonstrate clinical leadership.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and acceptance on the GMC Specialist Register
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
- CCST in Neurology or within 6 months of accreditation
Desirable
- PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence informed practice Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of neurological disorders
- Clinical expertise in epilepsy.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty
- Experience with setting up and leading a multidisciplinary team
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team
- Involvement in and understanding of the Clinical Governance.
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises.
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level
- Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training.
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
- Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc.
- Teaching on formal educational courses.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and acceptance on the GMC Specialist Register
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
- CCST in Neurology or within 6 months of accreditation
Desirable
- PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence informed practice Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of neurological disorders
- Clinical expertise in epilepsy.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty
- Experience with setting up and leading a multidisciplinary team
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team
- Involvement in and understanding of the Clinical Governance.
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises.
Desirable
- Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level
- Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training.
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
- Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc.
- Teaching on formal educational courses.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH)
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
