Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Neurologist with an interest in movement Disorder to join the team at Swansea Bay University Health Board. This is an exciting and ambitious opportunity to join the Medical team with a vision of modernising our Neurology and Acute Medical services.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and dynamic Neurologist with a commitment to service innovation, development and improvement in Neurosciences.
The post holder will contribute to the existing Neurology service. The job will entail working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team, continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under service care; allowing for proper delegation and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues the post holder will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which they work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. The post holder is encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation and training of staff.
In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium-term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the service and Medicine Directorate planning process through active participation in the directorate structure.
Travelling if necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties and time will be allocated in the DCC and time for lunch/rest time as per welsh consultant contract.
About us
The Health Board has three major hospitals providing a range of services; Morriston and Singleton Hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell Clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd, Bridgend) and other community settings.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University, aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants , are galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- Licensed to practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) as a specialist in Neurology or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
- Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Experience of research in Neurological conditions
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- Licensed to practice
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) as a specialist in Neurology or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
- Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Experience of research in Neurological conditions
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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).
