Consultant Neurologist

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a dynamic and innovative Neurologist to join the Department of Neurology, delivering high-quality patient care across various services. The successful candidate will engage in both outpatient and inpatient duties while contributing to departmental development in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• Evidence of educational project work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient services for neurological conditions.
• Provide an inpatient in-reach service to wards within the Trust.
• Perform urgent and emergency care duties as part of an on-call rota.

Skills

Computer literate

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

MRCP or equivalent

MRCP- SCE in Neurology

Job description

If you are a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking Neurologist with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm to be part of a Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a career at Mid-Yorkshire could be like for you in the Department of Neurology.

The Department of Neurology at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is an integral part of the wider Neurosciences Group which includes: Clinical Neurophysiology, Stroke Medicine, The Regional Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation Centre, and Neuro -Rehabilitation services.

The Department of Neurology delivers all elements of acute and elective care as follows:

- a number of outpatient services for patients with a variety of different general and specialist neurological conditions

- an inpatient in-reach service

- Day case and diagnostic procedures which are carried out in the Medical Infusion Unit (MIU)

- a weekly Neuro Radiology MDT

Main duties of the job

Outpatients (general and specialist)

Inpatient in-reach service to wards within the Trust following referral to Neurology as part of a daily Acute Neurologist rota.

Any Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working (currently none in place)

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.

Duties will be mainly based currently on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites. The post-holder will ensure the service is delivering high quality patient care in the most efficient, productive and rewarding way for our staff and patients.

The main duties of the post will include

Outpatients (general and specialist)

Inpatient in-reach service to wards within the Trust following referral to Neurology as part of a daily Acute Neurologist rota.

Any Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working (currently none in place)

Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

GMC Registration

Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

Management Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
• Good time management

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• MRCP or equivalent
• MRCP- SCE in Neurology

Desirable

• Higher degree: PhD/MD/ M.Sc.
• Fellowship in a Sub-specialty
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

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