Consultant Neurologist

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals as a Consultant Neurologist. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and committed team of 3 other Consultants, 2 registrars and 4 specialist nurses (multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease) who work alongside the inpatient service based on Ward 6 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

The team is supported internally by colleagues in radiology, neurophysiology, neuropsychology and neuro-therapy, together with many external networks of support co-ordinated by the West Yorkshire Neurology Network (WYNN) and the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT).

Main duties of the job

The role will focus on developing the acute and general neurology service with an emphasis on streamlining pathways for neurology input in primary and secondary care. The successful candidate will work with consultant and managerial to develop the existing specialist services with particular emphasis on MS, Epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. The post holder will have shared responsibility for the neurology inpatient beds, including acute neurology referrals.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two teaching hospital trusts in West Yorkshire and has a turnover in excess of £400m per annum and employs over 6,400 staff. The Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute services, supported by an extensive community service offer, offering a range of care provision to almost all patients.

"We Care. We Value People. We are One Team." These are our Trust values and underpin everything we do, ensuring the patients of Bradford receive the highest quality care from those who share these values and can demonstrate them in their professional practice. If you feel these values resonate with you and would like the learn more about the role, please contact

Dr Mark Busby, Clinical Lead for Neurology (mark.busby@bthft.nhs.uk) or Ruth Taunton-Smith, General Manager, Urgent and Elderly Care (ruth.taunton-smith@bthft.nhs.uk).

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-CONS-222

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit by prior appointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit by prior appointment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Neurology

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. MBChB or equivalent 2. MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent 3. Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent 4. CCT or within 6 months of AAC date 5. On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Neurology

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. MBChB or equivalent 2. MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent 3. Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent 4. CCT or within 6 months of AAC date 5. On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neurologist

Dr Mark Busby

mark.busby@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-CONS-222

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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