Consultant Neurologist (Consultant) - Neurology - Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Lead for Neurology to oversee patient care and engage in research. The ideal candidate will hold MRCP or equivalent, with opportunities to develop subspecialty services. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Full registration with General Medical Council required.
• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement.
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff and Undergraduate Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop subspecialty clinic/service and engage in research.
• Conduct ward referrals and manage neurology clinics.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Communication Skills

High level Organisational Skills

Team Leadership

Teaching Experience

Education

Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent)

MD, PhD or other higher degree

Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

Job description

It is essential that the post-holder should hold the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.

The duties of the post are covered in the job plan. There will be scope to develop a subspecialty clinic/service and or engage in research with the local Research and development team.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

The duties of the post are covered in the job plan. There will be scope to develop a subspecialty clinic/service and or engage in research with the local Research and development team.

ACTIVITY AM

PA

ACTIVITY PM

PA

MONDAY

Ward referrals

0.5

Neurology Clinic 2ww/urgent

0.5

Admin

0.5

Radiology meeting

0.25

Admin

0.25

TUESDAY

Neurology Clinic

1

ward referrals

0.5

Admin

0.5

WEDNESDAY

Neurology clinic

1

Study/SPA

1

THURSDAY

teaching

0.25

Neurology clinic

1

0.25

trainee supervision

0.25

Ward Referrals

0.25

FRIDAY

Academic SPA

1

Ward referrals

0.5

Admin

0.5

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person specification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Full registration with General Medical Council

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations
• Research experience relating to quality

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Dr Paul Tomlinson Job title Clinical Lead for Neurology Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Please contact Ethan Dawson - General Manager on [e-mail] to discuss the role and arrange a visit.