Consultant Neurologist

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Woolwich is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience, a GMC Specialist registration, and a commitment to education and clinical excellence. The post includes responsibilities for outpatient clinics and ward coverage, with opportunities for professional development and active participation in teaching and audits. Competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 annually, pro rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Must be included on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology.
• 5 years of clinical experience as a consultant is required.
• Experience of postgraduate and interdisciplinary teaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient clinics and ward rounds effectively.
• Contribute to clinical governance and audits.
• Engage in teaching and professional development.

Skills

Independent consultant experience

Thorough understanding of medical audit

Postgraduate teaching experience

NHS funding knowledge

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Higher qualification in medical education

Higher qualifications in management

Job description

The Trust is looking to recruit a substantive Consultant Neurologist to be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich (QEH) site to ensure that patients have access to high quality Neurology services locally in a timely manner.

Applicants must be included on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the date of interview. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive high-quality inpatient and outpatient Neurology service.

See candidate pack link below

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA post based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital will job consists of:

• 3 weekly Neurology OPD clinic
• Ward Round
• MDT with Epilepsy Nurse
• SPA including teaching and supporting trials
• 1 monthly Community Rehab Clinic with subsequent MDT

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• A full-time post-holder would be expected to undertake 4 neurology clinics each week (4 hours), and to see an average of 5 new patients and 6 follow-ups in each clinic. We would encourage colleagues to develop specialty clinics, provided that they are of clinical relevance to the service and local needs.
• There is a commitment to adequate levels of secretarial cover on each site. Consultants are provided with sufficient office space and IT support.
• We provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites. Consultants participate in a rota to see ward referrals at the QEH. Full time colleagues usually do 1-2 days of ward cover a week. We endeavour to see all referrals within 24 hours of referral. The workload varies but a reasonable expectation would be to see an average of 4-6 ward patients per session.
• There is currently no on-call commitment.

Medical Education & Teaching

Candidates are expected to contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training. There is a commitment to teaching of neurology to GSTT undergraduates in both formal tutorial sessions as well as in clinic/on ward rounds, foundation doctors, Core Medical Trainees and GP Registrars in turn with other colleagues in the department

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements

Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice: Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, in line with the Trusts commitment to supporting revalidation.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• Colleagues are encouraged to attend Kings College Hospital in person or virtually to participate in their Academic neuroscience programme on a Friday morning.
• The Trust is committed to providing mentoring to newly appointed consultants.

Policy, Planning and Management

• Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care.
• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.
• Comply with all Trust policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Fully Registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or CCT for Neurology or within six months of obtaining CCT at interview date
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD

Clinical Experience

• Experience of working as an independent consultant

Clinical Audit

• Thorough understanding of medical audit
• Undertaken and completed audits
• Experience as audit lead

Teaching Experience

• Experience of postgraduate/undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching
• Higher qualification in medical education
• Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor
• Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses

Management & Administrative Experience

• Understand NHS funding arrangements
• Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement
• Higher qualifications in management

Research Experience

• Understand the principles of research
• Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
• Publications
• Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department

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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata