Consultants in Neurology

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking five substantive Consultant Neurologists to deliver a general neurology service across Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trusts. Roles include weekend/evening on-call duties and participation in a hub-and-spoke model of care for West Yorkshire.

Applicants should hold MRCP (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview; sponsorship guidance applies and applicants must meet UK visa

Qualifications

• Established skills in neurology and its related specialties.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a general neurology service in collaboration with current teams.
• Be part of the neurology on-call roster for weekends and evenings.
• Contribute to a hub-and-spoke model of care across Trusts.

Skills

Neurology skills

Teaching/education interest

Research interest

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

We are seeking candidates with skills in diagnosing and managing various general neurology conditions and to work alongside the current neurology teams. Clinics will be delivered at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trusts.In addition, the successful candidates will be part of the neurology on call at the Leeds General Infirmary for weekends and evenings.The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity for 5 new substantive posts has arisen within the Neurology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust. These are West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trust posts and will provide the post holder with experience and exposure of working in a large Tertiary referral centre, as well as gaining specialist knowledge in a District General Hospital. West Yorkshire is moving to a Hub and Spoke model of care delivery so these posts will be an excellent stepping stone into this new way of providing care for patients in the region.We require 5 Consultant Neurologists who will work with the existing teams to deliver a general neurology service in both Trusts.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should have established skills in neurology and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a ten minute presentation on: "Models for delivering high quality equitable neurology care across West Yorkshire".

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

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Our Trust priorities

Our purpose

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

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Person Specification

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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.