Locum Consultant in Neurology

Job responsibilities

The appointee will join the well established department as a locum consultant in Neurology at the L&D.

The post holder will play a full part in the work of the Department and will be expected to provide leadership to maintain and develop Neurology services.

The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. He or she will be expected to provide Neurology cover for in-patient referrals at the L&D.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the Departmental policy to develop its range of specialist services. Audit will be a mandatory part of the role.

The appointee will be expected to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, including the training of Specialist Registrars. Along with this, he/she will be expected to carry out audit projects. He/she may also undertake research.

The Consultant will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with him/her and the Consultant will devote time for this activity on a regular basis.

This appointment will be for 10 Programmed Activities per week. There will be an allocation of 8.5 DCCs and 1.5 Core SPA. There will be four Neurology out-patient clinics at the L&D per week.

The post holder will be required to contribute to a 1 in 12 on call rota at the Royal Free which will attract an availability supplement appropriate to the nature of the duties undertaken in accordance with the Consultant Contract 2003 (as amended 2022) and a 1 in 12 on call at the HASU.

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.

The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Councils Specialist Register and have MRCP. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of CCT.

Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are also invited to apply.

The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Training

Essential

• Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued).

Registration

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register. or Eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the date of the interview and hold a Licence to Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Neurology.
• Comprehensive knowledge in Neurology and ability to offer expert clinical opinion in the management of acute and chronic neurological disorders.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Expertise in specialist area of Neurology.
• Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of principles of evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit.
• An interest which improves the Neurology pathway in all aspects

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine.
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines.
• Participation in relevant national audits.

Teaching

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
• Understands learner centred teaching.

Desirable

• Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff.

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

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).