Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10 PA consultant post in the Autonomic Department at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). The post holder will focus on Autonomic Neurology and provide a range of treatments for patients presenting with autonomic nervous system complaints within a multi-professional clinical setting. The post holder is expected to be involved in developing new Autonomic Care Pathways along with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The post holder will work in a team of fellow consultants, specialist registrars, autonomic clinical nurse specialist, autonomic scientists and researchers.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience in diagnosis, investigation and management of autonomic disorders and be encouraged to take forward academic and research developments. They will also participate in teaching and training of students, fellows and registrars and contribute as educational supervisor of specialist registrars.
Candidates must be registered with the GMC and on the Specialist Register for Neurology at the time of interview
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in at the date of the interview. NB: For non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register by date of Interview.
- MD, BS (or equivalent MRCP
Desirable
- PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing adult patients with autonomic disorders.
- Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of autonomic diseases.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experienced in diagnosis, investigation and management of autonomic disorders.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate that they have the skills to work within an interdisciplinary / Mult speciality autonomic service.
Clinical Governance, Management, and IT
Essential
- Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / Mult speciality service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team.
- Involvement in and understanding of the Clinical Audit process, Clinical Governance and Management. IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience of using Epic
- Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level.
- Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust
Research, Teaching Skills & Experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications
- Understanding and knowledge of Research ethics
Desirable
- Evidence of grant applications and successful achievement of grant income.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication: ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Evidence of having worked and being able to develop within an Interdisciplinary / Mult speciality service as appropriate for a consultant.
- Flexibility in time keeping to ensure duty of care to patients.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Evidence of being able to work within a specialised autonomic service environment.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and to share and encourage good practice.
- Drive and enthusiasm.
- Highest ethical and professional standards.
- Committed to continuing personal and professional development.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG