Consultant Neurologist

Milton Keynes University Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a Neurology Consultant to provide outpatient services and support the development of the neurology service. The role includes clinical duties, training and teaching responsibilities, as well as collaboration with Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Qualified for entry on GMC Specialist Register for Neurology.
• Minimum 7 years post-graduate experience including higher medical training.
• A strong background in organizing and delivering teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialist outpatient clinics.
• Review patients on the ward and participate in local rota.
• Support service developments to grow and meet local population needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Evidence-based practice

Teaching skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

MD/PhD

Job description

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As a Neurology consultant here at MKUH you will be providing a range of outpatient services with the potential to develop or run specialist clinics of interest. In addition, the post will carry out inpatient reviews, support with training and teaching and aid the development of the wider Neurology service. Here at MKUH we work very closely with Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and this post will be able to attend weekly MDTs with OUH (dependent upon specialist interests) and build on the strong links already in place with our tertiary centre. The Neurology consultants attend and participate in the weekly regional Neuroscience Grand Round held at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

·Support with service developments and improvements to allow the service to continue to grow and meet the needs of the growing local population.

·Support and ensure Governance within the service to ensure patient safety is maintained and incidents are raised early and investigated properly.

·Build strong working relationships with fellow consultants, operations managers, patient pathway coordinators and other teams across the Trust.

·Uphold the MKUH values; Care, Communicate, Collaborate and Contribute.

·Maintain a high standard of work and look to continuously improve their practice to ensure patient safety and experience.

The post holder must:

·Be on the specialist register for Neurology; eligible for entry on the register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of the interview.

· Minimum 7 years post graduate experience including higher medical training – 4 years as specialist / specialty registrar.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide general and specialist outpatient clinics.
• Review patients on the ward and participate in local rota.
• Work closely with the community neurological specialists in MS, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, head injury and MND.
• Provide consultant annual and study leave cover.
• Responsible for training and supervision of StRs who work with them and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis.
• Responsible for carrying out teaching, as requested by the UBMS Tutor. This will involve contributing to and participating in undergraduate teaching and continuing to keep updated in medical education activities.
• All medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate hospital health and safety policies.
• The post holder is expected to undergo an annual appraisal as a contractual obligation.

Person specification

Qualifications / Registration

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Neurology; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of the interview
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent
• MD/PhD

Knowledge

• Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
• Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
• IT Skills

Clinical Experience/Training

• Minimum 7 years post graduate experience including higher medical training – 4 years as Specialist / Specialty Registrar. Part of this time may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential, such as formal period of research
• A sub-specialty interest to complement those of existing team members

Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment

Teaching

• A proven background in organising and delivering under-graduate and post-graduate level teaching with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
• Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
• Certificate in Medical Education
• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
• Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff
• Interest in medical management

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
• Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as part of the neurology team
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
• Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B plus proof of HbsAg negative status
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist Register
• Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management

Research and Audit

• Able to appraise research
• Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
• Thorough understanding of the principles of audit
• Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of neurology
• Participation in neurology-based research