Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in the Neurology Department.
The Department functions as a Sub-Directorate within the Specialist Medicine Division. The post holder(s) will be responsible for on-going care of Neurology patients both as inpatients and outpatients. We welcome candidates with a special interest in patients with Headache, or any other Neurology sub-specialty, and we are committed to support candidates with training and time to develop their expertise in in their chosen area of interest.
*JD pending Royal College Approval*
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultant staff in order to provide excellent quality care to all patients. The candidate(s) will be expected to provide specialist cover for inpatients as well as outpatients.
Please see the job description for further information.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a neurology service of the highest quality, which includes programmed activities for out- patient clinics and in-patient ward referrals.
- Contribute to development of the neurology service to support the trust in ensuring provision of high quality clinical care.
- Develop further links and patterns of shared working between Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Barts and the London NHS Trust.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergency and inpatients
- Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT)
- Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Neurology
Desirable
- A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Evidence of service improvement experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience and training required for UK CCST in Neurology
Desirable
- A specialist interest clinic to be developed at The Royal London Hospital.
- Understanding of current issues within Neurology and future direction of specialty.
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of the spectrum of neurological disease
- Neurological Examination skills
- Lumbar puncture skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to enable adequate communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Competent in CT & MRI brain, spine interpretation
- Evidence of audit participation
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Essex
SS16 5NL