Consultant Neurologist

Recruitment incentive : £20K

Are you looking for an interesting and rewarding job with a good work-life balance in a stunning part of the country? If so, we are inviting applications for a full time post as a Consultant Neurologist at Wye Valley NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will join the friendly team which consists of 1 full time Consultant and Clinical Lead for the service and 1 part-time Hereford based Consultants (as part of a Service Level Agreement through our close working with University Hospitals, Birmingham) based at the County Hospital in Hereford.

Most areas of special interest can be accommodated and we would welcome applicants who wish to consider part time or flexible working.

AAC Date - TBC

Main duties of the job

We are interested in a Consultant Neurologist with general skills and experience who may also like to develop a sub speciality interest that benefits the outcomes of our patients.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Consultant post are:
To provide a high quality service in Neurology to the patients ofHerefordshire and the surrounding area, using evidence-based guidelines and clinical governance structures.
To advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her sphere of expertise.
To offer advice / support / education to medical, nursing, managerial and other staff on appropriate matters.
To carry out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required.
To contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity including Continuing Professional Development.
To contribute to the training of nurses, paramedical, scientific and technical staff.
To contribute to the management process within the Trust through participation in planning, project or liaison groups as appropriate. In particular, the post holder will be involved in Specialty & Service Unitmeetings.
To support the Clinical Directors and General Manager with appropriate advice with regard to the development of Neurology and Medical services at Wye Valley NHS Trust
Please see further details on the job description attached.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to recruit to the role of full-time Consultant in Neurology (10 PAs) to support the current delivery of both outpatient clinics and inpatient support. Development of specialist interests will be encouraged. We would also welcome applicants who wish to consider part time or flexible working. We also welcome applicants who would also like the opportunity to work one-day per week at a Tertiary Centre. We would welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates about their preferred job plan to ensure a full work-life balance.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications
Essential
Entry on GMC Specialist Register or Eligibility to enter it within 6 months from the date of the interview and hold a license to practice
MRCP or equivalent postgraduate general medical experience
MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
Post graduate qualifications MSc, MD, PhD, Masters in Education
Training
Essential
Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued)
CESR
Experience & Knowledge
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
An interest in a sub-specialist field within neurology
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
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
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
Evidence of management experience or training
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
Ability to manage and lead department
Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and waiting lists
Desirable
Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Caring, honest and reliable
Process and enquiring and critical approach to work
Standards
Essential
Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of Good Medical Practice set out by GMC
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding for children and adults
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