Locum Consultant in Neurology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in Yorkshire is seeking a Locum Consultant Neurologist to deliver care to patients with neurological conditions. This role involves supervising patients, providing outpatient services, and contributing to clinical research programs. The ideal candidate will hold an MRCP or equivalent, possess significant clinical experience in neurology, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This position requires the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and respond effectively in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general neurology.
• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Proven skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with neurological conditions.
• Supervise patients and participate in Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Provide general neurology outpatient service and cover inpatient services.
• Contribute to clinical research programmes.
• Develop cooperation with neighboring Trust alliance partners.

Skills

Clinical experience in general neurology

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to work within a team

Communication skills in English

Education

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Relevant higher degree

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Neurologist based at Leeds General Infirmary and possibly covering district general hospitals in the West Yorkshire Acute Trust network (WYAAT). Candidates will work with the existing team to deliver general neurology on call, acute ward cover and provide general neurology outpatient clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver care to patients with neurological conditions at the LGI and other Trust locations.
• Supervise patients and contribute to Specialist Multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
• Provide a general neurology outpatient service and contribute to the inpatient service.
• Deliver urgent neurology pathways, such as the first fit pathway.
• Contribute to the further development of the regional neuroscience centre, including provision of a specialist service.
• Facilitate and contribute to clinical research programmes ongoing in the department.
• Develop alliance initiatives with neighbouring Trust alliance partners.
• Work co‑operatively and effectively as part of the wider neurosciences and Speciality internal medicine teams.
• Work closely with colleagues in related clinical areas, in particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical specialties, and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface.
• Link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the neurology service.

About us

The CSU brings together core services providing clinical management support for Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology. A full neuro‑physiological service is provided on‑site with close links to the Department of Neuro‑psychology.

Contact

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Dr Maruthi Vinjam, Lead Clinician, 0113 3923258
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA TEAMS – see attached advert for full information

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general neurology.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Qualifications – Essential

• MRCP or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice and Language Skills – Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice and Language Skills – Desirable

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Clinical, Academic and Personal Skills – Essential

• Hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview).
• Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary.
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).

Additional Requirements – Essential

• Experience of participation in regular clinical audits.
• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.

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