Job summary
Our complete commitment to developing careers means were looking for proactive, motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individuals to join our clinical team. This post is an important part of our ongoing development of medical services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to work closely with the existing Neurologists to provide a high standard of care across the Trust. We are seeking consultants with enthusiasm, commitment and drive to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation and within the community to help lead the organisation. We are looking for a Consultant in Neurology! Could this be YOU? This is a substantive appointment, based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage with some sessions held across the trusts sites. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs) without any on-call commitment.The Trust has a comprehensive programme of leadership mentoring available for newly qualified Consultants. Opportunities are also available to other Consultant appointees to play an active part in the programme.Please note: That as part of the selection process you will be required to undertake a psychometric assessment which is mandatory, there are no right or wrong answers and the aim of this is to give the panel members more information into the strengths and possible de-railers of candidates preferred behaviours.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity within the Neurology department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. It is a replacement post to provide comprehensive general neurology outpatient services and to assist in the prompt review of inpatients with acute neurological problems. There are close links between E&N Herts NHS Trust and the regional neuroscience centres at both the Royal Free Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square with the opportunity to attend formal continuing professional development (CPD) activity there.
About us
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is a very special organisation. Our teams are amazing, and this has been demonstrated even more so during the unprecedented challenge brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
ABOUT OUR HOSPITALS
Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- provides a full range of outpatient, inpatient, emergency, maternity and diagnostic services
- have a designated trauma centre
- provides a 24/7 heart attack service
- have the biggest renal dialysis service in the region
- We have a hyper acute stroke unit which has been established for over 5 years
- is the only robotic urology surgery training organisation in the country
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main priorities are for prompt assessment of all newly referred outpatients, in East and North Hertfordshire, comprehensive follow-up and care for local patients with chronic neurological disorders and early specialist assessment for inpatients with acute neurological conditions. There are plans to develop dedicated inpatient beds and regular emergency neurology outpatient clinics to which this post would contribute to alongside existing colleagues.
- Maintenance of high quality patient centred care
- Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Active participation in continuing medical education
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main priorities are for prompt assessment of all newly referred outpatients, in East and North Hertfordshire, comprehensive follow-up and care for local patients with chronic neurological disorders and early specialist assessment for inpatients with acute neurological conditions. There are plans to develop dedicated inpatient beds and regular emergency neurology outpatient clinics to which this post would contribute to alongside existing colleagues.
- Maintenance of high quality patient centred care
- Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Active participation in continuing medical education
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Advanced Life Support or demonstration of ability to achieve ALS immediately upon appointment
Desirable
- College Fellowship
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Neurology in particular: ? Experience in General Medicine
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Advanced Life Support or demonstration of ability to achieve ALS immediately upon appointment
Desirable
- College Fellowship
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Neurology in particular: ? Experience in General Medicine
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
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).
