Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting complex epilepsy services and providing general neurology care. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant specialist training. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the largest paediatric neurological centres in the UK, contributing to vital services for children with complex conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Paediatric Neurology in a tertiary centre.
• Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training program.

Responsibilities

• Support complex epilepsy services, including children's epilepsy surgery.
• Participate in on-call duty and attending rotas for in-patient service.
• Contribute to the development of the epilepsy/neurology outreach service program.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology

Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with children and parents

High level written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment

Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within teams

Education

Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent

GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice

Formal teaching qualification

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Applications are invited for a 8.5 PAs locum consultant post in the neurosciences division. The post is a 6-month fixed term contract with the possibility of n extension by mutual consent. The role will form part of the Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy consultant team based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.The posts will supplement the existing neurology and epilepsy teams in providing inpatient and outpatient, acute and general neurology and complex epilepsy/epilepsy surgery. Both are new posts to address the increased service demands.

We are one of the largest paediatric neurological centres in the UK, and provider several NHS England commissioned services including the children's epilepsy surgery service (CESS) jointly with King's Heath Partners. Regionally we are the principal provider of specialist child neurology services, both emergency and elective, for the North Thames region and the surrounding counties. The Specialty provides a national and international service for the management of rare and complex paediatric neurology conditions.

The successful candidate must possess full GMC registration and be on specialist register for Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology) or be within 6 months by date of interview of acquiring a CCT in paediatrics (paediatric neurology) or be able to demonstrate equivalent specialist training in paediatric neurology.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust with work commitments in the Epilepsy and Neurology services. The main part of this post will support the complex epilepsy services, including the children's epilepsy surgery and neurocutaneous service. In addition, the postholder will contribute to the neurology ward consultation and acute inpatient, and outpatient, general neurology services. The post holder will also be expected to be involved in development and provision of the epilepsy/neurology outreach service program.

The post comprises 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA). The post holder will, as a member of the Neurology consultant team, participate in the on-call duty (currently 1 in 13, 0.5 PA/week) and attending rotas for in-patient service, epilepsy attending, acute neurology and neurology consultation service as specified in the job plan below.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent clinical skills in paediatric neurology
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers and work within teams
• Ability to communicate effectively and sympathetically with children and parents
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, in dealing with other clinical teams
• Ability to self-motivate
• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Application of Information Technology skills to clinical work
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Presentation Skills
• Lecturing experience
• Tutoring and mentoring skills
• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• On specialist Paediatric Neurology, or Paediatrics Register or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years' experience in Paediatric Neurology in a tertiary centre or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification

Experience/Knowledge

• Specialist training in paediatric neurology in an accredited training program or equivalent
• Training / experience in management of children with complex epilepsy
• Training / experience in management of children with acute neurological disorders
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Proven ability to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
• Proven ability to apply research and audit findings in a clinical / organisational context
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearpro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children