Job summary
The post holder will be responsible, with the existing Consultant Neurologists, for neurological inpatients and outpatients at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and for supervision at HPNC of ESHT patients referred for tertiary investigations and management. The post holder will carry out five to six general Neurology outpatient clinics at ESHT. A further specialist interest clinic can be worked flexibly between ESHT and HPNC as a non-fixed session.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the Neurology department's regular ward referral service. The post holder will contribute towards general professional training of the junior medical staff and contribute to the training of nurses and other staff, and participating in the activities of the Post Graduate Medical Centre including medical audit, both at ESHT and HPNC
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
- Full registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Desirable
- MD or equivalent
- BSE accreditation
Training & Experience
Essential
- Good general medical experience. Wide experience in all aspects of Neurology, Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of neurological problems both emergency and elective. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Special interest to complement neurologists at regional centre
Admin & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Aduit / Research and Publications
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
- Specific attributes for post
- UK Driving Licence
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
EDGH -work cross-site as when required
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD