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Consultant in Neurology with an interest in MS

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is looking for a highly motivated clinician to join its Multiple Sclerosis team. This substantive post offers the opportunity to work in a comprehensive neurological care environment, focusing on outpatient services and innovative treatment options. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving care for MS patients, supported by a robust investment in the service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Occupational health support

Qualifications

Must hold full GMC registration and a license to practice.
Candidates for consultant posts must be on the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

Participate in the neurologist of the week rota (1:8 schedule).
Deliver outpatient clinics at Nevill Hall Hospital.

Skills

Clinical expertise in neurology

Ability to deliver outpatient services

Experience with MS treatment options

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT/CESR(CP) date within six months of interview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Neurology Directorate in a substantive post at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

ABUHB is seeking a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join its established Multiple Sclerosis team. The health board has recently invested £6 million into the MS service, which will be spread across five years to implement strategic improvements in areas such as diagnosis, treatment options including Fampridine, Siponimod, and Sativex, rehabilitation programs, and support services for MS patients.

Main duties of the job

ABUHB prioritizes comprehensive neurological care for its patients, evidenced by its robust team of nine consultant neurologists. The team focuses on delivering accessible outpatient services with clinics located across the region. There is also a neurologist of the week rota, which is a 1:8 schedule. The candidate will be expected to participate in this rota and deliver outpatient clinics at Nevill Hall Hospital.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. It provides an exceptional workplace where staff are trusted and valued. The health board offers opportunities for career development across various specialties and stages of career progression. It serves a population of 650,000 and employs over 16,000 staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training, and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, in-house programs, recognized qualifications, and professional career pathways. We promote flexible working, support work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and are developing a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.

Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to enhance care closer to home and provide high-quality hospital care when needed, including at the Grange University Hospital, which opened in November 2020. Join us to be part of pioneering new ways of working and delivering world-class healthcare.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more details.

This position involves regulated activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, with checks including an adults barred list check following any conditional offer.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and a license to practice. Candidates for consultant posts must be on the GMC Specialist Register or have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within six months of interview.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential: As per person specification.