Job summary
This is a less than full time post with an 8PA allocation.
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 4 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
The role will focus on a General Neurology role including streamlining pathways for neurology input in primary and secondary care but with encouragement to develop specialist interests and services. The post holder will have shared responsibility for the neurology inpatient beds, including acute neurology referrals and will also undertake outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
To develop the acute and general neurology service along with the other consultants at Bradford for a more integrated neurology service with an emphasis on streamlining pathways for neurology input in primary and secondary care
To work with consultant colleagues and the head of service to develop the existing services with a five-year plan to be recognised as a centre of excellence in neurology with particular emphasis on the multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and movement disorders services.
To represent Bradford Teaching Hospitals in discussions with the West Yorkshire Neurology Network to develop a WYAAT wide model of collaborative service delivery
To supervise and train junior medical staff, specialist nurses and the research nurses
To have shared responsibility for the neurology in-patient beds, including acute neurology referrals
To undertake and delivery outpatient clinic in line with referral to treatment pathways
Teaching and administration
To support the placement of students in the department and act as a clinical teacher
To facilitate delivery of undergraduate teaching as directed by the departmental education lead
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the West Yorkshire and Harrogate ICB
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the West Yorkshire and Harrogate ICB
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Please see attached Job Description and Person Spec.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Neurology
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Training in delivery of educational programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent
- CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
- On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Neurology
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Training in delivery of educational programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent
- CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
- 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.
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).
