Locum Consultant in Neurology

Job responsibilities

The Trust has circa 900 beds and serves a population of over 500,000. The Trust is a key partner along with the local Clinical Commissioning Group, PCTs and local authorities in the Right Care Right Here programme which seeks to deliver an ambitious redevelopment of local health services. Following a very successful public consultation, implementation of the programme is underway with a wide range of secondary care services now being provided via new models of care in community locations. The programme includes one of the largest investments in the UK in new facilities in both the acute and community sectors as well as a successful reconfiguration of neurology/stroke in-patient services onto the Sandwell site. As part of this programme, we will open our eagerly awaited Midland Metropolitan Hospital, putting us firmly on the map as one of the nations leading provider of integrated care. It will bring all of our acute services onto one site, promoting better patient safety and patient experience.

Applicants must possess recognised training and broad experience in Clinical Neurology (and full registration with the GMC. Applicants must be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of achieving CCT in Neurology

The Neurology service at SWBH NHS Trust provides care for the population of West Birmingham and Sandwell and is supported by comprehensive neurophysiology (Drs Mytheen and Suliman) and imaging services. Specialist clinics run in Movement Disorders, Stroke, MS, Epilepsy, Headache, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. The post is linked to the Queen Elizabeth Neurosciences Centre for neurosurgical and other specialised services. Any applicant with a neurology sub-specialty interest that will help expand our service will be of interest- although an interest in either epilepsy, headache, or multiple sclerosis would be desirable. The successful appointee will also be expected to participate in the on-call rota for neurology/stroke. There is no general medical component.

The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to the University of Birmingham and Health Education West Midlands. Prof Carl Clarke and Dr David Nicholl run the highly successful Birmingham Movement Disorders course. All departmental members are actively involved in clinical trials and a research interest would be strongly supported for a suitably qualified applicant.

The area boasts affordable housing with popular residential districts such as Harborne and Sutton Coldfield an easy commute to either of the main hospital sites. There are a number of very good schools and colleges locally (including a number of independent and grammar schools such as the King Edwards Schools). Birmingham is a very green city with more than 8,000 acres of green space including impressive parks around the city. Due to our central location and good motorway connections we are in easy reach of a number of beautiful rural locations including the Peak District, Cannock Chase, the Lickey Hills and the Cotswolds. The Trust offers a competitive relocation package.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr David Nicholl Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Lead or Dr Arul Sivaguru Neurology/Neurophysiology, on telephone: 0121 507 4588.

CLOSING DATE: 9th September 2022

INTERVIEW DATE: week beginning 12th September 2022

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and is a no smoking organisation

Qualifications:

Essential

• oEntry on the Specialist Register in Neurology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• o MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher Degree

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Neurology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Special interest that complements the existing consultants

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:

Essential

• oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team

Management and Administrative Experience:

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Teaching and Training experience:

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issue

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Neurology
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressur
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements:

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of City Hospital
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

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).

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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).