Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for your to join us a Consultant Neurologist.
We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues, and we would expect the successful post holder to be able to develop subspecialty interests (on agreement with the clinical lead).
If this interest you apply now.
Main duties of the job
- To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease
- To share in the Leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with neurological conditions
- Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services
- Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values
- Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case- based review and formal teaching activity
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached
We look forward to receiving your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached
We look forward to receiving your application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Neurology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification - PhD, MD etc
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of neurological disease
- Ability to manage complex acute patients with neurological disease
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team
Desirable
- Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest
- Management training/ management qualification
- Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes
- Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Evidence of management experience or training
Research and Audit Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- A commitment to performing research and audit
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Neurology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification - PhD, MD etc
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of neurological disease
- Ability to manage complex acute patients with neurological disease
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team
Desirable
- Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest
- Management training/ management qualification
- Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes
- Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Evidence of management experience or training
Research and Audit Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- A commitment to performing research and audit
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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).
