Consultant Neurologist

Wye Valley NHS Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Hereford is seeking a full-time Consultant Neurologist to join its friendly department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality services, support education, and contribute to clinical governance. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible positions may be discussed. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a keen interest in developing sub-specialties in neurology. This is a great opportunity to work in a beautiful rural area, while making a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in general neurology and ability to manage acute and chronic neurological disorders.
• Interest in sub-specialist field within neurology.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Neurology service to patients.
• Advise clinical colleagues and support medical staff.
• Contribute to medical education and training activities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Entry on GMC Specialist Register

MRCP or equivalent

MB ChB or equivalent

Job description

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 a friendly department. We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 2.0WTE consultant Neurologists to work in Hereford.

Most areas of special interest can be accommodated. We are advertising for a full-time consultant, on discussion we may be able to consider flexible working or a part-time position.

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 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 are advertising for a full-time consultant, on discussion we may be able to consider flexible working or a part-time position.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

• 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

Training

• Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT (or within 6 months of it being issued)
• CESR

Experience & Knowledge

• 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
• An interest in a sub-specialist field within neurology

Clinical Governance

• 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
• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
• Implementation of evidence based guidelines
• Participation in relevant national audits

Research

• Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Management & Administrative Experience

• 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
• Ability to share departmental management duties e.g. staff rotas

Personal Attributes

• 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

• Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" set out by GMC

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding for children and adults

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.